Earth's Interior review

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of hot, solid material between the Earth's crust and core.

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What is the name of the layer between the crust and the outer core?

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Mantle

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What is the asthenosphere?

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A semi-fluid layer within the mantle that allows tectonic plates to move.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the inner core made of?

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Solid iron and nickel.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the outer core?

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The layer of molten metal surrounding the inner core.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

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What is the crust?

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The outermost layer of the Earth, composed of solid rock.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The lower part of the mantle, below the asthenosphere.

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What is the primary composition of the Earth's core?

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Iron and nickel.