5 Questions
What keeps the rock inside Earth from getting completely hard?
The heat inside Earth
What is the outer core of Earth primarily made of?
Nickel and iron in liquid state
What helps create Earth's magnetic field according to the text?
The faster spinning of liquids in the outer core than the Earth itself
What makes the inner core of Earth different from the outer core?
It contains other elements like gold, silver, and platinum
Why is the inner core of Earth solid instead of liquid despite having high temperatures?
Due to high pressure pushing on it
Explore the layers of Earth, from the outer crust to the inner core, comparing them to the layers of an onion. Learn about the different components that make up our planet and how they interact with each other.
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