Earth's Layers

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What are the layers of the Earth?

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The Earth has four main layers: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

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What happens to pressure as we go deeper into the Earth?

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Pressure increases as we go deeper into the Earth.

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What happens to temperature as we go deeper into the Earth?

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Temperature increases as we go deeper into the Earth.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

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What is the outer core made of?

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The outer core is mostly liquid and made of iron and nickel.

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What is the inner core made of?

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The inner core is solid and mostly made up of iron and nickel.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, made of semi-solid rock.

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What is the crust?

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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live, and is made of solid rock.

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What is a geologist?

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A geologist is a scientist who studies the structure and materials of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

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

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What is the temperature of the inner core?

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The temperature of the inner core can reach up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4