4 main layers of Earth Flashcards
1
Q
innermost layer, made up of solid iron and nickel, has a pressure freezing
A
Inner Core
2
Q
Liquid outer core made up of a nickel iron alley but less than iron the outercore is not
A
Outer Core
3
Q
Beneath the crust, the largest layer, made up of silicate rocks and countray
A
Mantle
4
Q
Is denser than the upper portion
A
Lower Mantle
5
Q
Mostly solid, but its more malleable regions contribute to tectonic activity
A
Upper mantle