Plate Tectonics Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Lithosphere
A
The rigid outer part of the earth
2
Q
Asthenosphere
A
The upper layer of earth’s mantle
3
Q
Mesosphere
A
A layer of the earth’s atmosphere
4
Q
Inner core
A
a hot, dense ball of mostly iron in the middle of the earth.
5
Q
Outer core
A
Mostly liquid iron and nickle
