Layers Of The Earth Flashcards by Jack Johnson | Brainscape

Q

What is the temperature of the inner core ?

A

5,200 degrees Celsius

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What is the temperature of the outer core ?

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4500-5500 degrees Celsius

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What is the temperature of the mantle ?

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1000-3700 degrees Celsius

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What is the temperature of the crust ?

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200-392 degrees Celsius

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What is the temperature of the lithosphere ?

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300-500 degrees Celsius

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What is the temperature of the asthenosphere ?

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1300 degrees Celsius

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What is the thickness of the inner core ?

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1250KM thick

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What is the thickness of the outer core ?

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Around 2200KMs

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What is the thickness of the mantle ?

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Around 2900KMs

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What is the thickness of the crust ?

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25 miles thick

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What is the thickness of the lithosphere ?

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50-140KM

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What is the thickness of the asthenosphere ?

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50-220KM

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What is the composition of the inner core ?

A

Iron and nickel

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What is the composition of the outer core ?

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Liquid iron and nickel

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What is the composition of the mantle ?

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Mostly silicates

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What is the composition of the crust ?

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Igneous and metamorphic rocks

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What is the composition of the lithosphere ?

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Silicon, iron and magnesium

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What is the composition of the asthenosphere ?

A

Magnesium and iron