Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
What is in the cryosphere
A
All ice found on the earths surface
2
Q
Biosphere
A
All organic material found on the earth
3
Q
Geoshphere
A
The solid, rocky layer of the earth from the outermost crust to the centre
4
Q
What is included in the hydrosphere
A
All water on the earth
5
Q
What is the core compromised of
A
I Massive heaven meters i.e. Nickel and iron
6
Q
The inner core is believed to be solid and approx 5,150 km from the earths surface. What is the approx temperature of the centre
A
5,000-6,000 C
7
Q
The outer core surrounds the inner core and is a liquid layer and is approx 2890 km. Is there more or less iron than the inner core
A
Less
8
Q
The mantel makes up if 82% of the earths volume what elements it make up including the heavier elements of iron and magnesium
A
Silica and oxygen
