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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
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The asthenosphere is in a semi-molten state.
The continents are placed above the oceans.
Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:
Name the state (solid, liquid or gas) in which each part exists.
Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:
Which part of the earth is suitable for human habitation? Why?
Study the figure on the side and answer the question
What happens to the continents if there is an earthquake?
Why is the Earth slightly flattened at the poles?
______ layer is made up of liquid iron.
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?
What is SIAL?
Consider the given statement
- When magnia reaches this Earth’s surface, it is referred to as ‘Lava’.
- The interior of the earth contains very hot molten material called ‘Magma’.
- Sedimentary are also called Primary (or) Mother rocks.
