Layers of the Earth

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What are the layers of the Earth?

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The Earth is made up of four main layers: the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core.

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Why are the layers of the Earth in their specific order?

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The different layers have different densities, which causes them to be arranged in a specific order.

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What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

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The Mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

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Which layer of the Earth is made of liquid Iron and Nickel?

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The Outer Core is composed of liquid Iron and Nickel.

Front

What is a destructive force?

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A destructive force is a natural process that wears away features of Earth's surface.

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What is the soft part of the Mantle below the Lithosphere called?

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The soft part of the Mantle below the Lithosphere is called the Asthenosphere.

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What is the Earth's Crust?

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

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What is the Mantle?

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The Mantle is the layer beneath the Crust, made of semi-solid rock that flows slowly.

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What is the Outer Core?

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The Outer Core is the layer of the Earth that is liquid and surrounds the Inner Core.

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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.