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What are the three main layers of the Earth's internal structure?
What are the three main layers of the Earth's internal structure?
The crust, the mantle, and the core
How does the Earth's core contribute to the magnetic field?
How does the Earth's core contribute to the magnetic field?
The Earth's core, made of molten iron and nickel, generates convection currents that produce the magnetic field.
Explain the composition and characteristics of the Earth's mantle.
Explain the composition and characteristics of the Earth's mantle.
The mantle is composed of silicate rocks and is semi-solid, with temperatures increasing with depth.
