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A. Core, Mantle, Crust
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Crust: thin layer of cool rock; 2 types:
continental (thickest), & oceanic
(thinnest)
Lithosphere: made up of Earth’s crust &
very top of mantle; most rigid of all layers
Asthenosphere: layer of hotter, softer
rock in upper mantle; flows slowly like
hot tar