Earth Layers Flashcards
1
Q
what is the thickest layer of the earth?
A
mantle
2
Q
what is the inner core made out of?
A
solid nickel and iron
3
Q
what is the crust compared to in an apple?
A
the skin of the apple
4
Q
name all our of the layers
A
crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core
5
Q
how many layers are there?
A
four major ones
6
Q
where is the lithosphere located in the earth?
A
between the mantle and the crust
7
Q
what is the temperature of the inner core?
A
10,800° fahrenheit
8
Q
in what order is the crust form densest to least densest?
A
it is the least dense of the layers
9
Q
what is the asthenosphere compared to in the video?
A
silly putty
9
Q
what is the lithosphere?
A
the lower most part of the crust
