Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
What are the characteristics of the mantle?
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The thickest section of the Earth. Approximately 2900km.
It is made up of semi-molten rock called magma.
What are the characteristics of the mantle?
Give an example of a location where volcanoes occur at a volcanic hot spot.
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Hawaii, Yellowstone and The Deccan Traps.
Give an example of a location where volcanoes occur at a volcanic hot spot.
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
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The asthenosphere
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
What is the area where two plates meet known as?
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A plate margin or boundary.
What is the area where two plates meet known as?
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
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A solid mass of iron and nickel. The hottest part of the Earth. Temperatures up to 5,550°C.
What are the characteristics of the inner core?
