Theories of Continental drift Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of the Earth
A
- core (inner and outer)
- mantle (lithosphere and asthenosphere)
- crust (oceanic and continental)
2
Q
Asthenosphere
A
- in the mantle
- semi molten
- 100km to 300km
- convection currents occur
- moves the crust
- below the lithosphere
- mostly magnesium and iron