Layers of the earth

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  • Created on: 29-05-15 13:05
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  • Layers of the Earth
    • Crust
      • The crust is the outermost layer of the earth
        • It is divided into 7 sections called PLATES
    • Outercore
      • The outercore is made out of liquid iron and nickel
    • Innercore
      • The innercore is made out of solid iron and nickel
        • It can reach 5500 degrees celcius
    • Mantle
      • The hot rock in the mantle slowly rises then sinks again.
        • These currents are called convection currents

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