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Write short note on :The outer core |
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Answer» 1. The outer core is located below the lower mantle. 2. It is located at the depth from 2900 km to 5100 km from the surface of the earth. 3. The average temperature of the outer core of the earth is around 5000° C. The density of the outer core of the earth is approximately 9.8 gm/cm. 4. The secondary earthquake waves cannot travel from the core of the earth. Therefore, it is inferred that the outer core of the earth must be in liquid or semi-liquid form. The primary earthquake waves can travel from the outer core of the earth. 5. The vertical currents originate in the outer core of the earth. |
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