Plate Tectonics Theory Flashcards
1
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Inner core
A
Centre of the earth and the hottest part.
Inner core is solid about 5500 degrees
2
Q
Outer core
A
Surrounds the inner core. Liquid layer also made of iron and nickel
3
Q
The mantle
A
Widest section of the earth. (2900km)
Made of semi molten rock called magma
Upper parts the rock is hard
Lowe down the rock is soft and beginning to melt.
4
Q
The crust
A
Outer layer of the earth upon which we live
