The Earth's Structure

Question 1

Crust

Answer 1

A thin outer layer of solid rock

Question 2

Mantle

Answer 2

• below the crust

* mostly solid, can flow very slowly deep down bc temperature increases as u go deeper into the mantle

Question 3

Core

Answer 3

• centre of the earth

* made of iron and nickel (we think)

Question 4

Tectonic plates

Answer 4

• crust and upper mantle are cracked into a number of large pieces
• can move around slowly
• if they move suddenly, they cause earthquakes
• volcanoes/earthquakes often occur where they meet