5.1 WHAT IS EARTH LIKE INSIDE Flashcards
1
Q
How much is Earths radius
A
6400 km
2
Q
How thick is the crust
A
7-70km thick
3
Q
How thick is the upper mantle
A
600km
4
Q
How thick is the lower mantle
A
2300km
5
Q
How thick is the outer core
A
2220 km
6
Q
How thick is the inner core
A
1260km
7
Q
Is the crust solid or liquid?
A
solid
8
Q
Is the upper mantle solid or liquid?
A
solid
9
Q
Is the lower mantle solid or liquid?
A
fluid
10
Q
Is the outer core solid or liquid?
A
liquid
11
Q
Is the inner core solid or liquid?
A
solid
12
Q
How much is the temperature of the core
A
6000C
13
Q
What is the mantle
A
The layer between the crust and the outer core of the Earth
14
Q
What is the core
A
The centre of the Earth which is made of nickel and iron
15
Q
What is the crust
A
The rocky outermost layer of the Earth
