Earth's Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the part of the earth second from the middle?
A
Outer core
2
Q
What is the layer of the earth second in?
A
Mantle
3
Q
What is the outermost part of the earth?
A
Crust
4
Q
What is the outer core made from?
A
Molten metal, mostly iron
5
Q
The north and south pole are created where?
A
Outer core
6
Q
How does the core get it’s heat?
A
Nuclear reactions
7
Q
What is the inner most part of the earth?
A
Inner core
8
Q
What is the state of the mantle?
A
Solid towards the middle, and goey near the surface
9
Q
The crust under oceans is called what?
A
Oceanic crust
10
Q
The land masses on the crust is called what?
A
Continental crust
