Earths structure Flashcards

1
Q

What is the earths make up in layer from outside to in?

A

crust, mantel and core

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2
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What creates the heat of the core?

A

decaying radioactive atoms

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3
Q

What does the core heat cause?

A

convecting currents which cause the movements of plates

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4
Q

What is the air make up?

A

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 0.04% carbon dioxide and the rest is water vapour, argon and other nobel gases

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