The Earth Flashcards

1
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How many layers does the earth have?

A

The earth has 4 layers.

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2
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What are the layers of the earth?

A

The layers of the earth are the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core.

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What are the layers of the earth?

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The layers of the earth are the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core.

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4
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What is the crust of the earth? Describe it.

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The crust of the earth is a thin skin of hard slab around the mantle.

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5
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What are the two types of Crust?

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Oceanic and continental.

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6
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What is the mantle of the earth?

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The mantle is a semi-molten rock above the core.

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7
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What is the outer core?

A

The outer core is the only liquid area of the earth. It is made up of iron and nickel.

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What is the inner core?

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The inner core is the last layer of the earth. It is solid and it is made up of iron and nickel.

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