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The Earth's outermost layer is known as the ______.
The Earth's outermost layer is known as the ______.
crust
The two types of crust are continental crust and ______ crust.
The two types of crust are continental crust and ______ crust.
oceanic
The mantle is made of molten iron and ______ that will still flow under pressure.
The mantle is made of molten iron and ______ that will still flow under pressure.
minerals
The asthenosphere helps with the movement of tectonic plates and acts as a ______ layer.
The asthenosphere helps with the movement of tectonic plates and acts as a ______ layer.
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The outer core is composed of liquid iron and ______.
The outer core is composed of liquid iron and ______.
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Scientists learn about Earth's interior through methods like seismic waves, drilling, and ______
Scientists learn about Earth's interior through methods like seismic waves, drilling, and ______
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Seismic waves, created by earthquakes or artificially, give us valuable information about the composition and density of Earth's ______
Seismic waves, created by earthquakes or artificially, give us valuable information about the composition and density of Earth's ______
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The theory of continental drift is most associated with the scientist ______
The theory of continental drift is most associated with the scientist ______
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Wegener published a paper explaining his theory that the continental landmasses were 'drifting' across the Earth, sometimes plowing through oceans and into each other. He called this movement continental ______
Wegener published a paper explaining his theory that the continental landmasses were 'drifting' across the Earth, sometimes plowing through oceans and into each other. He called this movement continental ______
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Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains how major land forms are created as a result of Earth’s ______ movements
Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains how major land forms are created as a result of Earth’s ______ movements
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