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5. Describe the properties of each of these parts of the Earth’s interior: lithosphere, mantle, and core. What are they made of? How hot are they? What are their physical properties?

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lithosphere- rocks and crust, 300 to 500 °C

mantle-silicate rocks rich in magnesium and iron,500 to 900 °C

outer core- iron and nickel, along with small amounts of other dense elements like gold, platinum, and uranium. 4400 to 6100 °C

inner core-iron, 5982°C

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