Structure Of The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Name the layers of the Earth starting from the inside
A
Inner core, Outer Core, Mantle, Crust
2
Q
What is the thickness of the crust
A
It varies from 5-10km (beneath the ocean)
3
Q
What is the Crust made of
A
Several large Continetal and Oceanic plates
4
Q
How thick is the Mantle
A
Around 2900km thick (It is the thickest layer)
5
Q
Which state of matter is the Mantle
A
A semi solid state
6
Q
Where is the pressure in the Mantle Released
A
At the Surface
7
Q
How hot is the Inner Core
A
The hottest section is 6000°C
8
Q
How Dense is the Core compared to the crust
A
4x Denser than the Crust
9
Q
What substances is the core made of mostly
A
Iron + Nickel
10
Q
What state if matter is the inner core
A
A Solid
11
Q
What state if matter is the inner core
A
A Liquid
