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प्रश्न
Write note on the core of the earth?
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उत्तर
The innermost layer of the earth is called the core. It is also known as barysphere. It is separated from the mantle by a boundary called Weichart-Gutenberg discontinuity. The core is also divided into two parts.
- The outer core, which is rich in iron, is in liquid state.
- The inner core, composed of Nickel and Ferrous (Nife), is solid in state.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Tell whether right or wrong. Correct the wrong statement.
The core of the earth’s interior is made up of hard rock.
What is called the uppermost layer of the earth?
What do you know about the interior of the earth?
Choose the odd one.
crust, magma, core, mantle
Give reason
No one has been able to take samples from the interior of the earth
The radius of the earth is ______ km.
The mantle forms ______ of the earth’s volume.
The core is also known as ______.
Choose the odd one.
crust, magma, core, mantle
Match the following:
| 1. | Mantle | a. | Lighthouse of mediterranean sea |
| 2. | Stromboli | b. | blue planet |
| 3. | The cone | c. | Japanese term |
| 4. | Earth | d. | Weichart countenberg discount |
| 5. | Tsunami | e. | Mohorocvicic discontinuity |
