Inside the Earth Flashcards
1
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Composed of 2 or more elements.
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Compound
2
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The outer most layer of Earth.
A
Crust
3
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Later between crust and core.
A
Mantle
4
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Layer of Earth that extends from below the mantleto the centerof the Earth.
A
Core
5
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Solid outer layer of Earth that consists of the crust and rigid upperpeices of the mantle.
A
Lithosphere
6
Q
Soft layer of the mantle on which tctonic plates move.
A
Asthenospere
7
Q
Strong lower part of the mantle between the athnenosphere and outer core
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Mesosphere
8
Q
Pieces of Lithosphere that float on top of asthenosphere.
A
Tectonic Plates
9
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Vibrations during earthquakes.
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Sismic Waves
