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Earth's Layers: Crust to Core Explained

The document provides detailed information about the Earth's structure, including its layers such as the crust, mantle, and core. It describes the types of crust, their thickness, and the composition of each layer, including the rocks that make up the oceanic and continental crust. Additionally, it outlines the physical characteristics of the Earth's layers, including the lithosphere, asthenosphere, and the states of matter in the outer and inner core.

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Earth's Layers: Crust to Core Explained

The document provides detailed information about the Earth's structure, including its layers such as the crust, mantle, and core. It describes the types of crust, their thickness, and the composition of each layer, including the rocks that make up the oceanic and continental crust. Additionally, it outlines the physical characteristics of the Earth's layers, including the lithosphere, asthenosphere, and the states of matter in the outer and inner core.

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Questions:

1.​ What is the outer layer of the earth called?


The outer layer of the earth is called the crust.√
2.​ Name the 2 types of crust:
The two types of crust are called the oceanic crust
and the continental crust.√
3.​ How thick is the crust?
The crust is around 25 miles or 40 kilometers thick.√
4.​ How many major tectonic plates are there?
There are 15 tectonic plates in total. Which are the
reasons for volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.√
5.​ State the 3 rock types that are found in the crust.
The 3 rock types found on earth are igneous rock,
metamorphic rock, and finally, sedimentary rock.√
6.​ How thick is the oceanic crust?
Oceanic crust thins out to about 4 to 7 kilometers in
thickness.√
7.​ What is the main rock that makes up oceanic crust?
The main rock that makes up the oceanic crust is
basalt.√
8.​ How thick is continental crust?
The continental crust is thick to about 6 to 47 miles or
10 to 75 kilometers in thickness.√
9.​ Give the name of the rock that continental crust is
composed of .
The main rock of continental crust is granite. A less
dense igneous rock.√
10.​ Give the name of the layer that consists of molten
magma.
Where molten magma is found is in the mantle.√

11. Where is the mantle located?


The mantle is located in between the 2 cores and the
crust. √
12. How thick is the mantle?
The mantle is about 1800 miles or 2900 kilometers thick. √
[Link] mantle is composed of what?
The mantle is made up of silicate minerals, quite similar to
the ones found on [Link] with more magnesium and
iron. √
14. Scientists believe that the core is made mostly of
what?
Scientists believe that the core is made up of mostly iron
and nickel.√
[Link] layer is the densest layer?
The densest layer has to be the core. √
[Link] is the hottest part of our planet?
The hottest part of planet earth is the inner core. √
[Link] is the temperature of the inner core?
The temperature of the inner core is between 9,000 and
13,000 degrees fahrenheit.√
18. How thick is the inner core?
The inner core is around 755 miles or 1200 kilometers
thick.√
19. Give the names of the 5 physical layers of the earth
-​ Lithosphere
-​ Asthenosphere
-​ Mesosphere
-​ Outer core
-​ Inner core √
[Link] outermost rigid layer of the earth is called what?
The outermost rigid layer is called the lithosphere √
21. Where is the Asthenosphere located?
The asthenosphere is located right underneath the
lithosphere. √
22. The outer core is considered to be what?
The outer core is considered to be more liquidy. √
[Link] inner core is considered to be what?
The inner core is considered to be more solid.√
24. Which layer has a plastic like characteristic?
The asthensosphere.√
25. The lithosphere consist of what?

The lithosphere consist of the Earth's crust and the


uppermost part of the mantle √

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