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earth layers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the two most common elements found on the earth's surface | silicon and oxygen |
| why is the inner core a solid | because of all the pressure |
| what is the largest earth layer | mantle |
| what is the difference between the inner core and outer core | the inner core is a solid and the outer core is a liquid |
| what is the smallest earth layer | the crust |
| name the two crust | oceanic and continental |
| how thick is the outer core | 2200(km) |
| how thick is the crust | 5-60(km) |
| where is the mesosphere | low mantle |
| where is the asthenosphere | between upper and lower mantle |
| where is the lithosphere | lower crust and upper mantle |