E.H. Investigation 5 & 6 Vocab

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Fluid portion of the mantle with special properties

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asthenosphere

Front

Rigid outer layer of Earth

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crust

Front

Formed on Earth's exterior

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extrusive

Front

Rock formed from hardened magma or lava

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Igneous rocks

Front

Solid layer at Earth's center

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inner core

Front

Formed in Earth's interior

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intrusive

Front

Molten rock on Earth's surface

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Lava

Front

Hard outer layer of Earth, including crust and upper mantle; divided into tectonic plates.

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lithosphere

Front

Molten rock beneath Earth's surface

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magma

Front

Molten layer at Earth's center

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outer core