Structure Of The Earth Flashcards
1
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Crust
A
The part of the earth that people live in
2
Q
Mantle
A
The liquid part of the planet under the crust
3
Q
Lithosphere
A
The top part of the mantle and the crust.
4
Q
Asthenosphere
A
The bottom part of the mantle
5
Q
Outer core
A
The second innermost part of the planet. Liquid
6
Q
Inner core
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The hottest and centre part of the earth. Solid due to pressure
7
Q
Tectonic plates
A
Sections of the crust that move around each other
8
Q
Oceanic crust
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Thinner part of the crust, heavier rock
9
Q
Continental crust
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The part of the crust under land. Harder and thicker than oceanic crust
10
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Convection currents
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The soft mantle heats up and rises, and then cools and sinks, causing a circular motion effect.
