6.10b Geology Layers of the Earth

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What is the thinnest layer of the Earth?

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The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth.

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Which layer of the Earth is liquid?

Back

The outer core is the liquid layer of the Earth.

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What is the layer of the Earth that is closest to the atmosphere?

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The crust is the layer closest to the atmosphere.

Front

Which layer of the Earth do we live on?

Back

We live on the crust, which is the most widely studied and understood layer.

Front

What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

Back

The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

Front

What are the four main layers of the Earth?

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

Front

What is the composition of the Earth's crust?

Back

The crust is primarily composed of rocks and minerals.

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What is the state of matter of the inner core?

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The inner core is solid due to immense pressure.

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How does the temperature change as you go deeper into the Earth?

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The temperature generally increases as you go deeper into the Earth.

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What is the role of the mantle in plate tectonics?

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The mantle's convection currents drive the movement of tectonic plates.