Layers of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

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What is the inner core of the Earth?
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The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, primarily made of iron and nickel.
2.
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What causes mountains to form?
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Mountains form from the collision of tectonic plates.
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What is the crust of the Earth?
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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to other layers.
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What is the mantle?
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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is plate tectonics?
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Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates and how they interact with each other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the outer core?
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The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth located beneath the mantle and above the inner core, composed mainly of iron and nickel.
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What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?
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The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.
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