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Layers of the Earth

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Inner CoreThe solid, innermost layer of the Earth
Outer CoreA liquid layer of the Earth located between the mantle and inner core.
MantleThe thickest layer of the Earth that lies between the crust and
AsthenosphereThe portion of the mantle where convection occurs.
LithosphereThe Earth's crust and upper portion of the mantle.
CrustThe outermost, solid layer of the Earth.
Continental CrustThe part of Earth's crust that makes up the landmasses and it composed mostly of granite.
Oceanic CrustThe part of the Earth's crust tthat makes up the seafloor and is composed mostly of basalt.
MagmaMolten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.
LavaMolten rock that has reached the surface of the Eaerth through a weak spot in the crust.
VolcanologyThe scientific study of volcanos
SeismologyThe scientific study of earthquakes and related phenomena
Geologythe science that deals with the earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it.
Geothermal EnergyHeat released from the Earth
VolcanosExplosive or Erupting with Lava
GeyserPeriodic eruptions of hot water or steam
ConeTop of the volcano


7th Grade Science
Admiral Akers Elementary
NAS Lemoore, CA

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