Explore 1 Review - Earth's Layers

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Oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust?

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True

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Density ______________________ as you go deeper into the Earth.

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Increases

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Which layer of Earth has strong convection currents, which are responsible for the crust’s movement?

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Mantle

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What are the 3 main layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Core

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Which layer of the Earth is divided into plates that flow slowly due to convection currents?

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Lithosphere

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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Crust

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What is the layer beneath the crust called?

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Mantle

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What is the core of the Earth primarily made of?

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Iron and Nickel

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What is the term for the movement of the Earth's plates?

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Plate Tectonics

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What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid?

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Outer Core