Earth Layers Review

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The thin and solid outermost layer of the Earth above the mantle

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Crust

Front

The solid, outer layer of the Earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle

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Lithosphere

Front

The layer of molten hot rock between the Earth's crust and core

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Mantle

Front

If you traveled from the center of Earth to the surface, the pressure would...

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decrease

Front

What layer is the hottest?

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Core

Front

What are the two types of crust?

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oceanic crust, continental crust

Front

Is the outer part of the core liquid metal?

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True

Front

The inner part of the core is solid metal.

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True

Front

What is the innermost layer of Earth?

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inner core

Front

What layer has a solid inner part and a liquid outer part?

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Core