Earths Layers

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere is composed of all the water on or near the Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor.

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What are the two types of crust?

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The two types of crust are continental crust and oceanic crust.

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Which layer of the Earth is responsible for Earth's magnetic field?

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The outer core is responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

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What is the correct order of Earth's layers starting from the surface?

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The correct order is: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.

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What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

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The thickest layer of the Earth is the mantle.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere includes all the solid land on Earth, such as rocks, soil, and landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between continental and oceanic crust?

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Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust, which is thinner and denser.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid, innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

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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.