Earth's Layers
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Objective
I can describe the distinct characteristics of Earth's structural layers.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The four main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
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The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, while the crust is the thinnest.
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Extreme heat and pressure make it very challenging to explore Earth's inner layers directly.
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Practice
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Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Describe the composition and state of matter of the outer core.
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“Describe two distinct characteristics of the Earth's mantle.”
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