Earth's Layers

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What are the three main layers of the Earth?

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

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.

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What is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the core?

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The layer located between the crust and the core is called the mantle.

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What is the composition of the Earth's inner core?

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The inner core is composed primarily of solid iron and nickel.

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What is the state of matter of the outer core?

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The outer core is in a liquid state, composed of molten iron and nickel.

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What is the lithosphere?

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

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What two layers make up the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the upper mantle.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is the semi-fluid layer of the mantle located beneath the lithosphere.

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How does the temperature change as you move from the crust to the inner core?

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The temperature increases as you move from the crust to the inner core.

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What is the primary difference between the inner core and outer core?

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The inner core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.