a Flashcards
1
Q
How thick is the mantle
A
1800 miles thick
2
Q
What is the temperature range of the mantle
A
4000 degrees F.
3
Q
Is the mantel a soli or liquid
A
Solid
4
Q
what is the mantle made from
A
silicate rock
5
Q
How thick is the outer core
A
1400 miles thick
6
Q
What is the outer core made from
A
Nickel and iron
7
Q
what is the temperature range for the outer core
A
4000-9000 degrees F.
8
Q
What is the outer cores consistency
A
liquid
9
Q
How thick is the inner core
A
800 miles thick
10
Q
what is the inner core made from
A
Iron and nickel
11
Q
what is the temperature range for the inner core
A
9000 degrees F.
12
Q
How thick is the crust
A
43 miles thick
13
Q
What is the temperature range of the crust
A
400-800 degrees F.
14
Q
what is the crust made from
A
solid rocks and minerals
15
Q
what is the consistency of the crust
A
solid
