Earth Layers

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What is the asthenosphere?

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The asthenosphere is a sublayer of the Earth located beneath the lithosphere, characterized by rock that is plastic and soft enough to flow.

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Is the outer core of the Earth solid or liquid?

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The outer core is liquid.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the hottest?

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The core is the hottest layer of the Earth.

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What are the two types of crust that the Earth has?

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The two types of crust are Oceanic Crust and Continental Crust.

Front

Is oceanic crust more dense than continental crust?

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True, oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.

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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 core, composed of semi-solid rock that can flow.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is thinner and denser, while continental crust is thicker and less dense.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the solid innermost layer of the Earth, composed mainly of iron and nickel.

Front

What is the temperature of the Earth's core?

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The temperature of the Earth's core can reach up to 5,700 degrees Celsius (10,300 degrees Fahrenheit).