Earth's Interior

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What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

Back

The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

Front

What creates the magnetic field around the Earth?

Back

The magnetic field around the Earth is created by the liquid outer core spinning around the solid inner core.

Front

What is the primary composition of the oceanic floor?

Back

The oceanic floor is primarily made of basalt.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is part of the asthenosphere?

Back

The asthenosphere is part of the mantle.

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

Front

What are the two main layers of the Earth's core?

Back

The two main layers of the Earth's core are the solid inner core and the liquid outer core.

Front

What is the temperature range of the Earth's inner core?

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The temperature of the Earth's inner core can reach up to 5,700 degrees Celsius (10,300 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the primary difference between the oceanic crust and continental crust?

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The oceanic crust is primarily composed of basalt, while the continental crust is mainly composed of granite.

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What is the role of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle plays a crucial role in plate tectonics by providing convection currents that drive the movement of tectonic plates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the lithosphere?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3