UNIVERSE
PLANETARY INTERIORS
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Question
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layer of molten metal that surrounds inner core
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lithosphere
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outer core
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asthenosphere
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crust
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The mantle is mainly made up of semi-molten rock known as magma. The rock is hard in the upper part of the mantle, but lower down the rock is softer and begins to melt. The mantle is located directly under the Sima.
Detailed explanation-2: -Outer core It is a molten metal layer that is about 2400km thick. It is composed of mostly iron and nickel and its temperature ranges from 4000°C in the outer regions to 6000°C towards the inner core.
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