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प्रश्न
Why is the earth’s interior in most part found in a solid state despite great heat and pressure?
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उत्तर
The solid state of the inner core is due to high density and pressure which have compressed molten rock material and keep this layer firm and solid in some parts due to high pressure inspite of the temperature of 5000°C.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the sources of information about forces operating inside the earth.
What is composed of NIFE?
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The inner core of the earth is in a solid state.
There are two transitional zones between the two consecutive layers of the interior of the earth. Name them and state their chief characteristics.
Study the figure on the side and answer the question
Why is the expression ‘Nife’ so called?
“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.
Mention the layers of the interior of the Earth.
The presence of large quantities of ______ in the core is responsible for the Earth’s Gravitational force.
Match the following:
| (a) | Crust | (i) | 2,171 km |
| (b) | Upper Mantle | (ii) | 2,259 km |
| (c) | Lower Mantle | (iii) | 30 km |
| (d) | Outer Core | (iv) | 1221km |
| (e) | Inner Core | (v) | 720 km |
Consider the given statement:
- The thickness of the crust is greater below the continents than the ocean’s floor.
- All terrestrial planets have a lithosphere.
- The core is composed of Silica and Aluminium.
Which of the statement (s) is/are true?
