Hazards

?
  • Created by: Jess Tuli
  • Created on: 09-05-13 20:00
Why do plates move?
Radioactive decay, creating heat and convection currents in the mantle
1 of 5
What is at the centre of the earth?
The Inner Core, solid. iron and nickel.
2 of 5
where and what is the outer core?
surrounds the inner core. liquid layer made of iron and nickel
3 of 5
what is the crust?
thin layer made up of oceanic and continental crust
4 of 5
what is the mantle?
widest section of the earth made up of semi molten rock
5 of 5

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

What is at the centre of the earth?

Back

The Inner Core, solid. iron and nickel.

Card 3

Front

where and what is the outer core?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

what is the crust?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

what is the mantle?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Geography resources:

See all Geography resources »See all Natural hazards resources »