Structure of Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Crust
A
- Solid
- 5-70km thick
- 0-70 degrees
- Made of rock
2
Q
Mantle
A
- Semi-molten
- 2900km thick
- 1300-4000 degrees
- Made of silicon oxygen magma and molten rock
3
Q
Outer core
A
- Liquid
- 2200km thick
- 3500-4500 degrees
- Made of iron and nickel
4
Q
Inner core
A
- Solid
- 1200km thick
- 5000-7000 degrees
-Made of iron and nickel