Earth's Interior 6th grade

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is a layer of the Earth that is solid but can flow, located beneath the lithosphere.

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How does the temperature of the Earth’s mantle compare to the crust?

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The mantle is hotter than the crust.

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What is the lithosphere?

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

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

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Temperature increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

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What happens to temperature as we move from the crust to the inner core?

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Temperature increases as we move from the crust to the inner core.

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What is the Earth's core primarily made of?

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The Earth's core is primarily made of iron and nickel.

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

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The inner core is solid due to immense pressure, while the outer core is liquid.

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What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is composed of a variety of rocks, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is convection in the mantle?

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Convection in the mantle is the process where hot material rises and cooler material sinks, driving plate tectonics.

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What is the role of the mantle in Earth's geology?

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The mantle plays a crucial role in Earth's geology by facilitating the movement of tectonic plates.