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Draw neat diagram, label them and explain.
The interior of the earth
Draw a well labelled diagram to show the interior of the earth.
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Solution
Explanation:
- Crust: The outermost, thinnest layer where we live. It is solid and made of rocks.
- Mantle: The middle layer made of hot, semi-molten rock called magma. It causes movement of tectonic plates.
- Core: The innermost layer.
- Outer Core is liquid and made of iron and nickel.
- Inner Core is solid due to high pressure, though it's extremely hot.
Notes
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