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Mantle Earth definitions

# Definition Sets
1 the layer of the earth between the crust and the core 5 sets
2 consist of lower and upper layer. the lower layer includes the d' and the d" layers. consists of different materials, including iron, magnesium, and calcium. 3 sets
3 the thickest layer of the earth and the one that contains the greatest mass of material 2 sets
4 dense rock 2 sets
5 solid rock, 3+ to 6 gm/cm3; ~1/2 of radius 1 set
6 the thickest layer of the earth and the one that contains the greatest mass of material. 1 set
7 - 2800 km thick - mostly silicates (rocks containing oxygen and silicon) - neither molten liquid nor solid rock - rock can flow slowly under pressure 1 set
8 bd: the layer of hot, solid material between earth's crust and core. pg:85 1 set
9 dense rocks 1 set
10 layer of the earth between the crust and the core. the mantle is about 1,800 miles thick and makes up about 85% of the total volume of the earth. 1 set
11 the layer of the earth between the crust and the core. 1 set
12 a thick layer of rock between the crust and the core, bd: the layer of hot, solid material between earth's crust and core. pg:85 1 set
13 the central part of the earth, consisting of a solid inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core. 1 set
14 the change in position of the continents over time is primarily caused by ... 1 set
15 the bulk of the earth's mass; a thick layer around the core consisting of minerals rich in o, si, mg, and fe; much denser than the crust; ionic bonds prevail. 1 set
16 the liquid/solid layer between the crust and core. the core heats it and causes convection currents which causes the plates of the crust to move 1 set
17 mantle material 1 set
18 2,885 km thick, 82% of earth's volume 1 set
19 largest in terms of volume 84% volume, 67% mass riggid upper zone-lithosphere tar-like middle zone-asthenosphere rigid lower layer-lower middle 1 set
20 ..., the layer of the earth between the crust and the core 1 set
21 composed of dense silicate rock that is a solid that acts like a very thick liquid. comprises the greatest volume of the earth 1 set
22 scientists study material that pushed through the cracks in the crust in order to learn about the ________, _________, and ___________. 1 set
23 the level of the earth under the crust consisting of molten rock 1 set