The Earth's Layers Flashcards

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1st layer

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CRUST:

  • thin layer
  • solid/rock
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2nd layer

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MANTLE:

  • thicc like a smoothie
  • iron/nickle
  • slowly shifting like a liquid (that’s why the earths magnetic field can change)
  • 3700 deg
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3rd layer

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OUTER CORE:
- only liquid layer
- also iron and nickel
4-5,000 degrees

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4th layer

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INNER CORE:

  • solid
  • 70percent the size of the moon
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