crust q/a
what layer of the earth is the thinnest and outermost?
Crust
What part of the core is solid?
inner core
Which part of the core is liquid?
The outer core
Which layer is between the crust and the core?
What are the 2 types of crust?
Oceanic and Continental
What is the inner core mostly made of?
Iron
What is the outer core mostly made of?
Iron
Is the mantle thicker or thinner than the crust?
thicker
How thick can the continental crust be?
up to 100km thick
What other element is in the inner core?
Nickel
What two main elements make up the outer core?
Iron and nickel
Why is the mantle denser than the crust?
it has less aluminum and more magnesium
How thick can the Oceanic crust be?
5-7km deep
Does the inner core contain much oxygen, silicon, aluminum, or magnesium?
Nope
What layer lies just outside the inner core?
Outer core.
What makes up most of the Earth’s mass?
The mantle
Which type of crust is less dense and forms the continents?
Continental :)
Where is the inner core located?
In the center of the Earth
What is the position of the outer core in the Earth?
Between the mantle and inner core.
How do scientists study the mantle if they can’t go there?
By observing rocks at the surface and melted rock from underwater volcanoes.