Layers of the Earth...

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What layer of the Earth is made up of tectonic plates?
Back
The lithosphere is the layer of the Earth that is made up of tectonic plates.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Back
The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to pressure as we move from the crust to the inner core?
Back
Pressure increases as we move from the crust to the inner core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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