Structure Of The Earth Flashcards

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Crust

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relatively thin and rocky

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Mantle

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has the properties of a solid, but can flow very slowly

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Outer core

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made from liquid nickel and iron

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Inner core

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made from solid nickel and iron

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Tectonic hazard

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Event that happens naturally and is caused by the movement of the Earth. It causes huge damage to people and property.

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What is the structure of the earth

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Crust on the outside: crust of an apple
Mantle is the biggest part before the crust
Inner cores: inside

Egg:
Yellow yolk is the core
The white part is the mantle
The thin shell is the crust
Like a hard boiled egg it even has cracks on its surface

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