Layers of the Earth

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1.
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What is the core of the Earth?
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The core is the innermost layer of the Earth, located at the center, composed mainly of iron and nickel.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection in the context of Earth's layers?
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Convection is the process where hot magma rises and cooler magma sinks within the mantle, causing movement of tectonic plates.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the layers of the Earth in order from the surface?
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The correct order is: crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the theory of plate tectonics?
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The theory that explains how pieces of Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion due to convection currents in the mantle.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can convection currents occur in the ocean?
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Yes, convection currents can occur in the ocean, atmosphere, and Earth's mantle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the crust of the Earth?
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The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth, where we live, consisting of solid rock.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the mantle?
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The mantle is the layer between the crust and the core, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.
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