Tectonics Flashcards
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Info on the inner core?
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is the centre and is the hottest part of the Earth. It is solid and made up of iron and nickel with temperatures of up to 5,500°C.
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Info on the inner core
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the layer surrounding the inner core. It is a liquid layer, also made up of iron and nickel.
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Info on the mantle
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the thickest section of the Earth at approximately 2,900 km. The mantle is made up of semi-molten rock called magma.
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