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robinn137

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What is the source of heat responsible for the high temperatures in Earth's mantle? What is the source of heat responsible for the high temperatures in Earth's core?
 
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Explain why the inner region of our solar system lost its lightweight gas molecules during planetary accretion.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The crystallization of iron at the inner-core/outer-core boundary releases heat. Radioactive decay of elements within the mantle is responsible for the high temperatures in the core of Earth.

Answer to Question 2

The solar wind blew lightweight gas molecules out of the nebula except where they were already bound to the outer planets.


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Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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