What is composed of NIFE?

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NIFE is composed of Nickel (NI) and Iron (FE), being heavy metals and having high density, these are found deep inside the earth.

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Earth’s Structure

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अध्याय 4: Earth’s Structure - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ ४३]

अध्याय 4 Earth’s Structure
EXERCISES | Q II. 1. (ii) | पृष्ठ ४३

In which part of the earth is NIFE found?

Write one difference between Moho Discontinuity and Gutenberg Discontinuity.

Name two types of earth movements.

How do the study of meteorites helps scientists to know about the interior of the earth?

There are two transitional zones between the two consecutive layers of the interior of the earth. Name them and state their chief characteristics.

Explain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :

(a) Depth,
(b) Temperature
(c) Density.

Study the figure on the side and answer the question

What is known as Sial? How deep is the area marked by Sial?

Give reasons for the following:
Earth movements have modified the Earth’s surface.

______ is the rigid outer layer of the Earth.

______ is a vent (or) and opening on the surface of the Earth crust.