Layers of the Earth...

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the upper mantle of the Earth, located below the lithosphere, which allows tectonic plates to move.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates?

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The lithosphere is the layer of the Earth that is made up of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

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The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

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What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?

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Pressure increases as we move from the crust to the inner core.

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What are the main layers of the Earth?

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The main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

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What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is primarily composed of rocks and minerals, including silicates and carbonates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the mantle made of?

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The mantle is made of solid rock that can flow slowly over time, composed mainly of silicate minerals.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is a liquid layer composed mainly of iron and nickel, located beneath the mantle and surrounding the inner core.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is a solid sphere made primarily of iron and nickel, located at the center of the Earth.

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How does temperature change as we go deeper into the Earth?

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Temperature generally increases as we go deeper into the Earth, reaching extremely high temperatures in the inner core.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4