Earth And Atmosphere Flashcards

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Crust

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The outer layer of the earth
Between 6km and 60km thick
Made of tectonic plates

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Mantle

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2900km thick
It is solid rock
Temperature varies from 1200°C to 5000°C

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3
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Outer Core

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Surrounds the inner core
2100km thick
5000°C

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4
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Inner Core

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2800km in diameter
5500°C in the inner core
Is a ball of nickel and iron

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