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1 Powerpoint presentation by Yano Valdestamon
Layers of the Earth I Powerpoint presentation by Yano Valdestamon

2 Earth is comprised of: Crust Mantle Outer Core Core Inner Core
Mantle Outer Core Core Inner Core

3 The Crust (http://www.space.com/17777-what-is-earth-made-of.html)
Outermost Layer 2 types: Continental & Oceanic Crust

4 Oceanic vs Continental Crust composition ( Oceanic Crust consists of Basalt (Si, O & Mg) Continental Crust consists of Granite (Si,Al & O)

5 The Mantle Second layer of the Earth
Composition is 46% SiO2, 38% MgO and 8% Fe2O3(

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7 The Core (http://www.space.com/17777-what-is-earth-made-of.html)
Innermost layer of the Earth 2 parts: Outer Core & Inner Core Outer Core is made of an alloy of Ni & Fe Inner Core is made of Fe

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9 Thank you for listening.


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