Structure Of The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Lithosphere
A
Crust
2
Q
Asthenosphere
A
Upper mantle
3
Q
Lower mantle
A
Mesosphere
4
Q
5000km
A
Outer core
5
Q
How thick is the inner core?
A
6000km
6
Q
How thick is the crust?
A
5-70km
7
Q
How thick is the upper mantle
A
660km
8
Q
How thick is the lower mantle
A
3000km
9
Q
Contains iron and nickel
A
Outer core
10
Q
Made of rock
A
Crust
11
Q
Solid but flows sometimes
A
Upper mantle
12
Q
How hot is the inner core?
A
5000 degrees