Inside Our Earth Class 7 | class 7 geography chapter 2 | class 7 Inside Our Earth

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The Earth's layers include the crust, mantle, and core, each with unique compositions and characteristics. Rocks, minerals, and their formation processes play a vital role in the Earth's geology, with minerals being crucial resources used in various industries and applications.

Insights

  • The Earth's crust is the thinnest layer, with continental crust thicker than oceanic crust, which is rich in silica and magnesium, showcasing the diversity of compositions within the Earth's layers.
  • Rocks on the Earth's crust, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types, are formed through distinct processes like cooling from magma, sediment accumulation, and high pressure and temperature changes, demonstrating the dynamic nature of geological formations on our planet.

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Recent questions

  • What are the main layers of the Earth?

    Crust, mantle, core

  • How are igneous rocks formed?

    From cooling magma

  • What are minerals used for?

    Making jewelry and manufacturing items

  • How are sedimentary rocks formed?

    From sediments accumulating and solidifying

  • How do metamorphic rocks form?

    From existing rocks undergoing high pressure and temperature changes

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Summary

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Layers of Earth: Crust, Mantle, Core, Rocks

  • The Earth is composed of various layers, similar to an onion, with different layers having distinct compositions.
  • The uppermost layer of the Earth is called the crust, which is the thinnest layer compared to others.
  • The crust's thickness varies, with continental crust being thicker than oceanic crust, containing silica and aluminum in abundance.
  • Oceanic crust, known as the sima layer, is rich in silica and magnesium.
  • Beneath the crust lies the mantle, extending approximately 2900 kilometers below the Earth's surface.
  • The core, the innermost layer of the Earth, has a radius of 3500 kilometers and is primarily composed of nickel and iron.
  • Rocks, natural masses of mineral matter, are found on the Earth's crust and come in various types like igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
  • Igneous rocks form from magma cooling, with intrusive rocks cooling inside the Earth and extrusive rocks cooling outside.
  • Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments accumulating and solidifying, often containing fossils of plants and animals.
  • Metamorphic rocks are created when existing rocks undergo high pressure and temperature changes, transforming into new rocks like marble from limestone.

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"Rock Cycle, Minerals, and Study Resources"

  • Igneous rocks can be moved by rain, breaking into smaller parts and forming sedimentary rocks when the sediments join together. With pressure, sedimentary rocks can transform into metamorphic rocks.
  • Minerals are natural substances found in rocks, with different physical properties and chemical compositions. They are used in various ways, such as making jewelry and manufacturing items like pens and benches.
  • Minerals are essential natural resources used in industries and factories, with iron being a common material for machines and gold for jewelry. Uranium is another mineral used in various applications like medicines and fertilizers.
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