Layers of the Earth
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1. the massive layer between the outer core and the crust tectonic plate
2. the molten iron and nickel layer immediately surrounding the inner core atmosphere
3. the layer of gases surrounding the surface of the Earth outer core
4. the solid iron and nickel mass at the center of the Earth crust
5. a naturally occurring vent through which gases, volcanic ash and lava are emitted from the Earth's crust plate tectonics
6. a large piece of the Earth's crust and upper mantle that slowly moves due to geological pressures mantle
7. the theory explaining the movement of tectonic plates hydrosphere
8. the water on or near the surface of the Earth volcano
9. a crack in the Earth's crust along which rocks may shift; primarily (but not exclusively) found at the boundaries between tectonic plates fault
10. the relatively thin, brittle layer of rock at the surface of the Earth inner core



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