Earth's Layers
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8th Grade
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Rahima Furbee
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the mantle?
Back
The mantle is the thick, middle layer of Earth between the crust and the core. It’s made of hot, solid rock that flows slowly over time, like very thick syrup.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the lithosphere?
Back
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, which includes the crust and the very top part of the mantle. It’s broken into large pieces called tectonic plates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the asthenosphere?
Back
The asthenosphere is the soft, stretchy part of the mantle just below the lithosphere. Tectonic plates float on top of this layer because it moves like very slow, hot pudding.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the magnetosphere?
Back
The magnetosphere is the invisible shield around Earth created by Earth’s magnetic field. It protects us from harmful solar radiation and charged particles from space.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is density?
Back
Density is how much 'stuff' is packed into a space. For example, a bowling ball is denser than a basketball because it has more material packed into the same size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is geomagnetism?
Back
Geomagnetism is the study of Earth’s magnetic field. It’s like Earth has a giant bar magnet inside that creates the magnetic field we use for compasses.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-5
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