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प्रश्न
What is SIMA?
What do you mean by SIMA?
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उत्तर
The interior part beneath the crust is called the mantle. The major elements of the mantle are silica (Si) and magnesium (Mg). Thus, it is called SIMA.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Where is asthenosphere found?
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The asthenosphere is in a semi-molten state.
Explain the layers of the interior of the earth with reference to the following :
(a) Depth,
(b) Temperature
(c) Density.
Which layer is responsible for earth’s magnetic field? Why?
Why does the Sun not rise at the same time everywhere in the world?
Where is Mantle located in the Earth?
Describe any three experiments to prove the Spherical Shape of the Earth.
Magma is found in the ______.
Mention the layers of the interior of the Earth.
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 |
