what do you know about the structure of the earth.
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To put it simple, the earth is divided into three major layers: the core, the mantle and the crust.
Crust:
- Thin outermost layer of the Earth
- Divided into two types of crust:
~ Oceanic crust: The crust that froms the bottom of the ocean basins, made up of basaltic rock and is denser than continental crust.
~ Continental crust: The crust that forms the various continent (land masses), made up of granitic rock and is less dense than oceanic crust.
- Thickness varies from 5 - 70km.
Mantle:
- Made up of a lower mantle of sold rock and an upper mantle of molten rock (magma)
- Around 2900km thick
- More than 2000°C hot
Core:
- Innermost layer of earth
- Made up of solid inner core and molten outer core
- Around 3500km thick
- Outer core is about 2200°C hot
The facts on the structure of the earth may varies in different sources, as information of the earth's structure can only be estimated by scientists from studies on tectonic activities such as earthquakes, and everything is an approximation.
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Crust:
- Thin outermost layer of the Earth
- Divided into two types of crust:
~ Oceanic crust: The crust that froms the bottom of the ocean basins, made up of basaltic rock and is denser than continental crust.
~ Continental crust: The crust that forms the various continent (land masses), made up of granitic rock and is less dense than oceanic crust.
- Thickness varies from 5 - 70km.
Mantle:
- Made up of a lower mantle of sold rock and an upper mantle of molten rock (magma)
- Around 2900km thick
- More than 2000°C hot
Core:
- Innermost layer of earth
- Made up of solid inner core and molten outer core
- Around 3500km thick
- Outer core is about 2200°C hot
The facts on the structure of the earth may varies in different sources, as information of the earth's structure can only be estimated by scientists from studies on tectonic activities such as earthquakes, and everything is an approximation.
Hope it helps
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Answer: The structure of the earth is divided into four major components: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth's surface.
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