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1
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Name the six layers of the earth

A

Atmosphere, hydrosphere, the crust, the mantle, the outer core and the inner core.

2
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Describe the composition of the inner core.

A

The inner core is made up of solid iron and nickle.

3
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Describe the composition of the outer core.

A

The outer core is made up of liquid iron and nickle.

4
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Describe the composition of the mantle.

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The mantle is made up of rock and liquid mangnum.

5
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Describe the composition of the crust.

A

The crust in broken up into seven huge pieces called plates. It is made up of gas and liquid.

6
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Give some examples of physical weathering.

A

Wave action, wind, moving water, rain, ice.

7
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Give some examples of chemical weathering

A

Acid rain, weak acid (salt in ocean)

8
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Give some examples of biological weathering

A

Human/ animals, plants

9
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Define weathering

A

Break down of rocks

10
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Define erosion

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The movement of weathered particles. Done so by water, wind or gravity.