geography tectonic Flashcards
1
Q
name each layer of the earth
A
mantle, outer core, inner core,crust
2
Q
mantle=
A
soft molten rock at 3,800 degrees
3
Q
outer core=
A
hot liquid layer made of iron and nickel
4
Q
inner core=
A
solid layer, very hot 5,500 degrees
5
Q
crust=
A
hard outer shell (oceanic or continental)