s t r u c t u r e o f t h e e a r t h Flashcards
learn what the 4 layers of the earth are and what they are like
1
Q
name the 4 layers of the earth
A
inner core
outer core
mantle
crust
2
Q
what is the inner core like?
A
it is a hot dense ball of mostly iron
3
Q
what is the outer core like?
A
it is thick and hot and mostly composed of iron and nickel
4
Q
what is the mantle like?
A
the largest layer which is made up of rock or ices.
5
Q
what is the crust like?
A
generally divided into older, thicker continentalcrustand younger, denser oceaniccrust
thecrustis made of solid rocks and minerals.
6
Q
what is the order of these layers?
A
(from outide to centre) crust mantle outer core inner core
