The Earth's Layers Flashcards
What is the mantle made of?
Rocks so hot it is simulating lava. Even though it is melted, it is consistent, like honey.
What is the outer core made out of?
Liquid iron
What is the inner core made out of?
Solid iron
What us the hottest layer?
Inner core
The inner core is almost the size of…
Mars
What is the inner core made out of? Pt 2
Radioactive elements
Why are radioactive elemens important?
Because they keep earth from cooling and protects the earth from solar winds
What is the thickest layer?
Mantle (2900km)
What was the name of the only continent the earth had?
Pangaea
When the fault gains enough pressure what happens?
It causes an earthquake
What happens when lava cools?
It turns into rock
How are islands like hawaii made?
When instead of lava turning into a rock, it goes to sea and steams. After a while, the island is formed
What gives origin to a volcano?
Magma chambers
When does a volcano erupts?
When the magma chamber gains enough pressure
Whats a geizer?
A volcano that erupts water
Instead of an earthquake, what can happen?
Fault can get up and become fault mountains
Lava originates from the
Mantle
What is the crust made of?
Rocks: igneous, metamorphobic, sedimentary.
What is the thinnest layer?
Crust
Where are the volcanoes?
Athenosphere
Whats the athenosphere with a little crust?
LITHOSPHERE👍👍👍
