The earth' structure

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Crust
the solid outer layer of the earth on which we walk
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Mantle
the next layer towards the centre of the earth. This is the thickest layer and is made of rock called magma
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Outer Core
this is made of liquid metal
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inner core
the centre of the earth. This is made of solid metal and is at a temperature 5500 degrees celcius
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continental plates
are thick but light in weight, are made of granite
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oceanic plate
are thin but heavy and have sea over them, made of basalt
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Card 2

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Mantle

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the next layer towards the centre of the earth. This is the thickest layer and is made of rock called magma

Card 3

Front

Outer Core

Back

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Card 4

Front

inner core

Back

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Card 5

Front

continental plates

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