GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

TECTONICS

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The innermost physical layers of Earth are the inner core and outer core. Which two metals are the inner and outer core mostly made of?
A
lead and iron
B
iron and nickel
C
lead and mercury
D
nickel and mercury
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The core is made of two layers: the outer core, which borders the mantle, and the inner core. The boundary separating these regions is called the Bullen discontinuity. Outer Core The outer core, about 2, 200 kilometers (1, 367 miles) thick, is mostly composed of liquid iron and nickel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both the inner and outer cores consist primarily of iron and nickel. They’re extremely hot, with temperatures ranging from 7200–9000℉ (4000–5000℃). The inner core is under intense pressure, which keeps it solid despite high temperatures. Outer Core: The outer core, which is liquid, is about 1300 miles (2092 km) thick.

Detailed explanation-3: -The core is the centre of the earth and is made up of two parts: the liquid outer core and solid inner core. The outer core is made of nickel, iron and molten rock. Temperatures here can reach up to 50, 000 C.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inner core is believed to be composed of an iron–nickel alloy with some other elements. The temperature at the inner core’s surface is estimated to be approximately 5, 700 K (5, 430 °C; 9, 800 °F), which is about the temperature at the surface of the Sun.

Detailed explanation-5: -The mantle is composed primarily of heavy metals, such as iron, nickel, magnesium, and others. Scientists describe the state of the mantle as ‘plastic. ‘ Many divide the mantle into further such as the upper and lower mantle, as well as the asthenosphere and lithosphere.

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