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Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inner Core | A dense sphere of solid iron and nickel in the center of earth |
| Outer Core | A layer of molten iron and nickel that surrounds the inner core of Earth |
| Asthenosphere | The soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats |
| Lithosphere | A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust |
| Mantle | The layer of hot, solid, material between Earth's crust and core |
| Granite | A usually light-colored rock that is found in continental crust |
| Basalt | A dark, dense, igneous rock with a fine texture, found in oceanic crust |
| Crust | The layer of rock that forms Earth's outer surface |
| Pressure | The amout of force pushing on a surface or area |
| Seismic Waves | A vibration that traveles through earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake |
| Continents | A great landmass surrounded by oceans |
| Destructive Forces | A force that slowly wears away mountains and landmasses on the earth's surface |
| Constructive Forces | A force that builds up mountains and landmasses on Earth's surface |
| Geology | The study of planet Earth |
| Rock | The mterial that forms Earth's hard surface |
| Geologist | A scientist that studies the forces that make and shape planet Earth |
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