The Earth's Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Name the layers of the earth.
A
The inner & outer core, the mantle, and the crust
2
Q
The core is divided into two parts name them and their state of matter (are they solid, liquid, or gas?).
A
The inner core, which is solid
&
The outer core, which is liquid
3
Q
What is the core?
A
The core is the center part of the earth’s surface
4
Q
What is the mantle?
A
The mantle is the mostly-solid bulk of the earth’s interior which lies between the outer core and the crust.
5
Q
What is the crust?
A
The crust is the thinnest layer of the earth. it is the layer that we walk on.
