The Structure Of The Earth Flashcards
What are the four different layers of the earth
Crust 🦠
Mantle 🕯️
Outer core💪
Inner core 🧥
What is the crust 🦠
The crust is a solid layer of rock on the surface of the planet. The thickness varies between 3-100 miles.
How thick is the crust
The thickness varies between 3-100 miles.
What is the mantle? 🕯️
The mantle is a semi liquid layer of magma or morten rock that moves due to the convection currents.
What is the outer core
The liquid part of the core which has a similar composition to the inner core
Which layers have similar composition
The outer core and the inner core
What is the inner core?
The solid part of the centre of the Earth. It is made of iron and nickel and has temperatures reaching 5500°C.
What is the inner core made out of
It is made of iron and nickel.
What temperature cam the inner core reach
has temperatures reaching 5500°C.
