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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lithosphere | The crust and the rigid part of Earth’s mantle. Divided into tectonic plates |
| nonlinear graph | A line graph in which the data points do not fall along a straight line. |
| inner core | Inner most layer composed of solid iron and nickel. Stays solid du to the pressure of the layers above it. |
| model | A representation of a complex object or process, used to help people understand a concept that they cannot observe directly. |
| asthenosphere | Solid layer of the mantle beneath lithosphere; made of mantle rock that flows very slowly allowing tectonic plates to move on top of it. |
| system | A group of related parts that work together to perform a function or produce a result. |
| mantle | The layer of Earth beneath the crust |