What are the three main layers of the Earth?
Plate Tectonics and Earth's Layers

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The three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?
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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary composition of the Earth's inner core?
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The inner core is primarily composed of iron and nickel.
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What type of boundary occurs when two tectonic plates move away from each other?
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Divergent boundary.
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What is a convergent boundary?
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A convergent boundary is where two tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What geological features are commonly formed at divergent boundaries?
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Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys are commonly formed at divergent boundaries.
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What is the process of subduction?
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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate is forced under another plate.
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