Earth's Layers

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and relatively thin compared to the other layers.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located beneath the crust, composed of semi-solid rock that flows slowly over time.

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What is the outer core?

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The outer core is the layer of the Earth that lies beneath the mantle and is made of liquid iron and nickel.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the Earth's innermost layer, composed of solid iron and nickel, and has extremely high temperatures.

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Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

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The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

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Which layer of the Earth has the hottest temperatures?

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The inner core has the hottest temperatures of all the Earth's layers.

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What materials make up the Earth's outer core?

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The outer core is primarily made up of liquid iron and nickel.

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How does the mantle affect tectonic plates?

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The mantle's semi-solid nature allows tectonic plates to float and move on its surface.

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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 significance of the Earth's crust?

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The crust is where we live; it contains all the landforms, oceans, and ecosystems.