Changing Earth: Lesson 1

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Convection

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Convection is when warm air or liquid rises and cooler air or liquid sinks.

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Core

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Core is the deepest layer of Earth located in the center of the planet.

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Crust

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Crust is the outer layer of the Earth.

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Magma

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Magma is melted rock inside Earth.

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Mantle

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Mantle is the middle layer of Earth that is between the crust and core.

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Volcano

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Volcano is a landform, often a mountain, with an opening that allows melted rock to flow out of it.

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Lava

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Lava is melted rock that flows out of Earth's surface.

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Tectonic Plate

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Tectonic plate is a piece of Earth's crust that can move and shift.

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Boundary

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Boundary is a division or space between two things.