Question
Write two characteristics of each of the following:
(a) Crust (b) Mantle (c) Core
Answer
Two characteristics of Crust, Mantle and Core are:
(a) Crust
- Crust is the uppermost layer over the earth’s surface.
- It is the thinnest of all the layers.
(b) Mantle
- Mantle is a very thick layer of rocks.
- It lies just beneath the crust.
(c) Core
- Core is the innermost layer of the earth.
- It is mainly made up of nickel and iron.