Layers of the Earth

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What are the layers of the Earth?

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The Earth has four main layers: Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer is called the Crust.

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What is the thickest layer of the Earth?

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The thickest layer is the Mantle.

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What layer is directly below the crust?

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The layer directly below the crust is the Mantle.

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What is the Inner Core made of?

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The Inner Core is made mostly of iron and nickel.

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What is the Outer Core responsible for?

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The Outer Core is responsible for Earth's magnetic field.

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What happens at a transform boundary?

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At a transform boundary, tectonic plates slide past each other, often causing earthquakes.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is where tectonic plates move away from each other.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is where tectonic plates move towards each other, often causing mountains or trenches.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.