4.1 inside the earth Flashcards

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1
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what is the layer of rock that compromises 67% of earths mass

A

the mantle

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2
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what is the layer of earth made mostly of iron

A

the core

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3
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what is the thin, solid outermost layer above the mantle

A

the crust

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4
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what is the layer made up of crust and the upper mantle

A

lithospere

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5
Q

what is the layer of rock that slowly flows

A

asthenosphere

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6
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what is the lower part of the mantle

A

mesosphere

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