Bill Nye - Earth's crust

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What is the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is the thin outer layer of solid rock that surrounds the Earth.

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Is the Earth's crust thick?

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No, the Earth's crust is not thick; it is relatively thin compared to the other layers of the Earth.

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What are the layers of the Earth from the center outward?

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The layers of the Earth from the center outward are: inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.

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What does the term 'tectonic' mean?

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The term 'tectonic' comes from the Latin word meaning 'to build'.

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What does 'Pangaea' mean?

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Pangaea means 'whole Earth' and refers to the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.

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What is the mantle?

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The mantle is the layer of the Earth located between the crust and the outer core, composed of semi-solid rock.

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What is the core of the Earth?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core.

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

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The inner core is solid and made primarily of iron and nickel, while the outer core is liquid and also composed of iron and nickel.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists on Earth.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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