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The temperature of the mantle ranges from 500°C to 600°C.
The temperature of the mantle ranges from 500°C to 600°C.
False
The outer core is a solid layer made of iron and nickel.
The outer core is a solid layer made of iron and nickel.
False
The inner core has a radius about 70% of the size of the Earth.
The inner core has a radius about 70% of the size of the Earth.
False
Without the outer core, there would be no magnetic field on Earth.
Without the outer core, there would be no magnetic field on Earth.
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The upper mantle accounts for 60% of the Earth's crust.
The upper mantle accounts for 60% of the Earth's crust.
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The outer core is as hot as the Sun, with temperatures ranging from 4440°C to 6100°C.
The outer core is as hot as the Sun, with temperatures ranging from 4440°C to 6100°C.
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The Earth is the only planet in the Solar System with liquid water on its surface.
The Earth is the only planet in the Solar System with liquid water on its surface.
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The mantle is the layer between the Earth's crust and the outer core.
The mantle is the layer between the Earth's crust and the outer core.
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The thinnest part of the Earth's crust is found at the bottom of the ocean.
The thinnest part of the Earth's crust is found at the bottom of the ocean.
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Tectonic plates are pieces that overlap to cover only part of the Earth's surface.
Tectonic plates are pieces that overlap to cover only part of the Earth's surface.
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Volcanoes and earthquakes can be caused by the inactive inside of the Earth.
Volcanoes and earthquakes can be caused by the inactive inside of the Earth.
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Over a long period of time, mountain formation can be attributed to the movement of tectonic plates.
Over a long period of time, mountain formation can be attributed to the movement of tectonic plates.
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