Earth Layers

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main layers of the Earth?
Back
The three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
Back
The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the mantle primarily composed of?
Back
The mantle is primarily composed of silicate rocks and minerals.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere?
Back
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, while the asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer beneath it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary mechanism that drives the movement of tectonic plates?
Back
The primary mechanism that drives the movement of tectonic plates is convection currents in the mantle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the composition of the inner core?
Back
The inner core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do seismic waves help scientists understand the Earth's interior?
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Seismic waves help scientists understand the Earth's interior by providing information about the layers they pass through, revealing their properties and composition.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
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