Earth's Layers Flashcards

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Lithosphere

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Outermost, rigid layer of the earth.

Made of 2 parts, Crust + Upper part of Mantle (rigid). Divided into pieces called tectonic plates.

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Asthenosphere

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A plastic layer of the mantle on which pieces of lithosphere move. Made of solid rock that flows slowly.

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Mesosphere

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Below the asthenosphere, the lower part of mantle extends from the bottom of the asthenosphere to Core.

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Outer Core

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The liquid of the Earth’s core that lies beneath the mantle = surrounds the inner core.

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Inner Core

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Solid, dense center of the earth that extends from the bottom of outer core. About 6,000 km beneath surface.

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