Earth's Layers

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel, responsible for generating Earth's magnetic field.

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What are the most abundant elements in the Earth's crust?

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Silicon and oxygen.

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What is the lithosphere?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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A semi-fluid layer of the mantle that allows for the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are Love waves?

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Surface seismic waves that cause horizontal shifting of the Earth during an earthquake.

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What are Rayleigh waves?

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Surface seismic waves that cause both vertical and horizontal ground movement.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are Primary waves?

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The fastest seismic waves that can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

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What are Secondary waves?

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Seismic waves that can only travel through solids and are slower than Primary waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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

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Temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4