Structure Of The Earth Flashcards

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1
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What are the parts of our earth?

A

Crust , mantle , outer core , inner core

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2
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How thick is the crust

A

6km to 70km thick

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3
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What is the crust ?

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It’s is the layer that we live upon

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4
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What does the crust contain ?

A

Solid rock

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5
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What is the inner core made of?

A

Solid iron and nickel

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6
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What is the outer core made of?

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Liquid iron and nickel

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7
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What does the movement of the outer core help with

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It’s gives our its earth magnetic field

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8
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What is the mantle made out of ?

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Hot molten rock called magma

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9
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What does it move magma like ?

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Thick honey

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10
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What percent of the earth does the mantle take up?

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85% of the earth

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