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1.1 Earth's Interior

Key Terms

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GeologistA scientist that studies the earth.
Seismic WavesA sound wave created by an earthquake.
PressureA force pressing on an area.
CrustOuter most layer of the earth, both on land and the ocean floor.
BasaltRock on the ocean floor.
GraniteRock on land.
MantleA layer of hot rock within the earth.
Lithosphererigid layer of rock between the crust and the mantle.
AsthenosphereA layer just below the lithosphere that is a soft layer of hot rock.
Outer CoreA layer of molten metal that surrounds the inner core.
Inner CoreA dense ball of solid metal located in the center of the earth.
Magnetic FieldA region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.


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