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C1.7 Glossary
Our Changing Planet Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | The relatively thin layer of gases that surround planet Earth. |
| Convection Currents | The circular motion of matter caused by heating in fluids. |
| Core | The centre of the Earth. |
| Crust | The outer solid layer of the Earth. |
| Mantle | The layer of the Earth between its crust and its core. |
| Tectonic Plates | The huge slabs of rock that make up the Earth’s crust and top part of its mantle. |
| Wind | Moving Air. |