1.We live on the surface of the earth, or the ____________. Just below this, you find the ____________, a solid layer, which is hotter than the crust, and has the ability to flow. The ____________ and ____________ are hotter still; the depth and the pressure at these two layers are very great!

2. The mantle is described as “soft and plastic.” What does this mean?

3. In the reference material, “plates” were mentioned. What are they and where are they located?

4. Define the following terms:
a. Lithosphere -

b. Asthenosphere -

5. Though we can’t know for sure, because we can’t get down that far into the mantle and crust, explain how geologists believe this movement of the mantle and crust occurs.

6. Where else in our explorations have we seen unequal heating that results in convection currents? Give one specific example from an earlier module.

7. What are the two main elements that make up the outer and inner core?

8. What is the explanation for the outer core being liquid and the inner core being solid?

9. Summarize in your own words, the scientific explanation of the formation of earth's layers, as described in the resource site.
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I am in FLVS(Florida Virtual)

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Please none of the you need to figure this out o your own! no rude comments!
I am in FLVS(Florida Virtual School) I really need your help! Please!

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