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Question
Look at the figure on the side and answer the question:
Name the state (solid, liquid or gas) in which each part exists.
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Solution
- Atmosphere - Gas
- Lithosphere - Solid
- Mantle - Semi-solid
- Core - Molten state or liquid
- Hydrosphere - Liquid (water)
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Earth’s Structure
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