Tectonic Hazards EQ1 Flashcards
1
Q
Roughly how many km is it to the centre of the core of the earth?
A
6500km
2
Q
What order do the layers of the earth go?
A
- Crust
- Asthenosphere
- Mesosphere
- Mantel
- Outer core
- Inner Core
3
Q
What is the asthenosphere?
A
the upper layer of the earths mantle, below the lithosphere
4
Q
What is the asthenosphere made up of?
A
90% solid
10% liquid
5
Q
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