TN READY Review Earth's Layers and Features ESS 2.2, 2.

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What are the four layers of the Earth?

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Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core.

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Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

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The Crust.

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What is the layer of the Earth that is solid and made up of rocks?

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The Crust.

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What layer of the Earth is located beneath the crust?

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The Mantle.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The Crust.

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What is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the inner core?

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The Outer Core.

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What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

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The Inner Core.

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What do tectonic plates float on?

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The Mantle.

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Where do most volcanoes form?

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At the boundaries of tectonic plates.

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What is the process called when two tectonic plates push against each other?

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Subduction.