Structure of Earth Flashcards

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Crust

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  • Solid
  • 5-70km thick
  • 0-70 degrees
  • Made of rock
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Mantle

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  • Semi-molten
  • 2900km thick
  • 1300-4000 degrees
  • Made of silicon oxygen magma and molten rock
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Outer core

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  • Liquid
  • 2200km thick
  • 3500-4500 degrees
  • Made of iron and nickel
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Inner core

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  • Solid
  • 1200km thick
  • 5000-7000 degrees
    -Made of iron and nickel
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