Earth Layers

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What are the main layers of the Earth?

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The main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

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What is the least dense layer of the Earth?

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The least dense layer of the Earth is the crust.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is solid and part of the mantle?

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The lithosphere is the solid sublayer of the mantle.

Front

What is the outer core made of?

Back

The outer core is made of liquid iron and nickel.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the inner core?

Back

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

Front

How does density change from the crust to the inner core?

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Density increases from the crust to the inner core.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is a semi-fluid layer of the mantle located below the lithosphere.

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What is the primary composition of the crust?

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The crust is primarily composed of rocks and minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the temperature range 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-PS3-4

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What is the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere?

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The lithosphere is rigid and solid, while the asthenosphere is semi-fluid and allows for tectonic movement.