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Layers of the Earth
General Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How thick is the earth's crust? | In ocean - 3-5 milesUnder the continenets - about 25 miles |
| How hot is the crust? | Temps range from the air temp on the surface to 870 degrees C in the deepest parts |
| Describe the plates | Crust is broken into many pieces. They float on the mantle |
| What does plate movement cause? | earthquakes and volcanoes |
| How think is the mantle? | |
| How hot is the mantle? | |
| What is the mantle made of? |