Earth History 4.85 Igneous rock / Earth Layers

Earth History 4.85 Igneous rock / Earth Layers

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1.

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Front

What is the outer core?

Back

The outer core is a liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core, primarily composed of iron and nickel.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the crust?

Back

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and forming the continents and ocean floors.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the mantle?

Back

The mantle is a thick layer of rock located beneath the crust, making up the majority of the Earth's volume, and is involved in tectonic activity.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface, which can rise to form igneous rocks when it cools.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an intrusive igneous rock?

Back

An intrusive igneous rock is formed from magma that cools and solidifies slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in larger crystal grains.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an extrusive igneous rock?

Back

An extrusive igneous rock is formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in smaller crystal grains.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

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