Science vocabulary the structure of the earth Flashcards
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Of the earth :Our earth is a planet orbiting the sun ,from which we receive solar energy .
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External characterics
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Is our home ,a unique planet spinning through space .
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Earth
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Of the earth :the earth has layers within it which is differ from each other .
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Internal characteristics
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A solid mass made up of an iron -nickel .
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Inner core
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The inner core is very dense and very HOT (4000 0C).
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Alloy
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Is liquid , it is a iron-sulfur mixture which is being constantly moved by convection currents .
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Outer core
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Has 2 upper parts :the upper mantle and the lower mantle .
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Mantel
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Is the top layer of the earth
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Crust
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Which are solid and lighter than the inner parts of the planet.
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Minerals
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This is the lightest part of the earth it rides on top of the mantel .
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Continental crust
