Layers Of The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the earths Crust
A
- Rigid and thin
- Can break
2
Q
What is the composition of the earths crust
A
Oxygen, silicon, and aluminum
3
Q
Star of matter of the Mantle
A
Liquid/solid
4
Q
Describe the Mantle
A
- dense and hot
- the deeper you go, the more it turns into a liquid
5
Q
What is the Mantles composition
A
Iron, magnesium, and calcium
6
Q
The earths core state of matter
A
Solid
7
Q
Describe the Core
A
- Twice as dense as the mantle
- Extremely hot
8
Q
What is the Cores composition
A
Iron-nickel alloy
9
Q
State of matter of the Crust
A
Solid
