Structure Of The Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Crust
A
The crust is a Solid layer of rock
on the surface of the planet. The
thickness varies between 3 and 50 miles
2
Q
Mantle
A
TheMantle is a semi-liquid layer of magma , or molten rock, that moves due to convection Current.
3
Q
Outer Core
A
The liquid part of the core which has a similar Composition to the inner core
4
Q
Inner core
A
The inner core is the solid part at the centre of the Earth. It is made of iron and nickel and has temperatures reaching 5, 500 °C