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What is the mantle made of?
semi-solid rock
solid rock
liquid iron and nickel
solid iron and nickel
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Semi-solid rock.
The mantle is made mainly of silicate minerals (olivine, pyroxene and other Mg‑ and Fe‑rich silicates). It is solid rock overall but very hot and under high pressure so it behaves plastically and can flow slowly (convection). The iron‑nickel inner/outer core is below the mantle.
The mantle is made mainly of silicate minerals (olivine, pyroxene and other Mg‑ and Fe‑rich silicates). It is solid rock overall but very hot and under high pressure so it behaves plastically and can flow slowly (convection). The iron‑nickel inner/outer core is below the mantle.
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