Earth's Layers

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What is the crust of the Earth?

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

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Where is the crust located in relation to the other layers of the Earth?

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Above the mantle, which is above the core.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the upper part of the mantle, which is broken into tectonic plates.

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The semi-fluid layer of the mantle beneath the lithosphere, where tectonic plates move.

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What is the mantle?

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The layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, which behaves like a solid near the top and more like a liquid near the bottom.

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What is the outer core?

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The layer of the Earth that is in a liquid state, located below the mantle and above the inner core.

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What is the inner core?

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The innermost layer of the Earth, which is solid and composed mainly 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 are tectonic plates?

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Large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity.

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What happens at the boundaries of tectonic plates?

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They can diverge, converge, or slide past each other, leading to geological events like earthquakes and mountain formation.