The Earth's Layers Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
1st layer
A
CRUST:
- thin layer
- solid/rock
2
Q
2nd layer
A
MANTLE:
- thicc like a smoothie
- iron/nickle
- slowly shifting like a liquid (that’s why the earths magnetic field can change)
- 3700 deg
3
Q
3rd layer
A
OUTER CORE:
- only liquid layer
- also iron and nickel
4-5,000 degrees
4
Q
4th layer
A
INNER CORE:
- solid
- 70percent the size of the moon