Structure of the earth Flashcards
To understand the structure of the earth
1
Q
What is the largest layer?
A
Mantle
2
Q
What are the two types of crust?
A
Continental crust and oceanic crust
3
Q
The mantle is made of…
A
Liquid/solid magnesium iron silicon and oxygen
4
Q
The outer core is made of…
A
Liquid iron and nickel
5
Q
The crust is made of…
A
Solid basalt and granite
6
Q
The inner core is made of…
A
Solid iron and nickel
7
Q
Why is the hottest layer, the inner core, solid?
A
Because it is compressed.
