The structure of the Earth Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the inner and outer core
A
Inner- a solid metal ball
Outer- liquid iron and nickel
2
Q
What’s continental and oceanic crust?
A
Con- thick and less dense(does not sink)
Oce - thin but dense (sinks)
3
Q
What’s the mantle and crust made of
A
Mantle - layer of slow moving solid and liquid rock
Crust - thin layer of solid rock