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Earth's outermost layer.
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Crust
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The layer directly beneath the crust.
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mantle
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The innermost layer of earth.
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Core
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Floats on the asthenosphere, includes all of the crust.
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lithosphere
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A zone of partially melted rock in the upper mantle.
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asthenosphere
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The theory scientists use to explain plate movements.
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Plate Tectonics
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How many miles is it from the surface of earth to the center of the core?
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4,000 miles
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About how hot is the inner core?
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10,000 degrees F
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