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What is the main composition of the outer core?
Think about the materials that compose the Earth.
What layer lies directly above the outer core?
Recall the order of the Earth's layers.
What is the main composition of the outer core?
Think about the metal elements that make up this layer.
True or False: The outer core is solid.
Review the states of the Earth's layers.
If the outer core were to cool and become solid, what implications would this have for life on Earth?
Consider how vital the magnetic shield is for protecting the Earth and its atmosphere.
Design a simple experiment that demonstrates convection and relate it to the movement in the outer core.
Think about how heating and cooling within a fluid can cause movement.
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