Match the characteristics with the corresponding the layer of the Earth. Crust forms the upper portion of the lithosphere about 3-45 mi thick contains mineral and fossil fuel deposits Mantle includes asthenosphere partially rigid and partially pliable solid about 1900 mi thick Answer Bank Core outermost layer of Earth liquid outer part and solid iron alloy inner part about 2200 mi thick

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Match the characteristics with the corresponding the layer of the Earth.
Crust
forms the upper portion of
the lithosphere
about 3-45 mi thick
contains mineral and fossil
fuel deposits
Mantle
includes asthenosphere
partially rigid and partially
pliable solid
about 1900 mi thick
Answer Bank
Core
outermost layer of Earth
liquid outer part and solid iron
alloy inner part
about 2200 mi thick
Transcribed Image Text:Match the characteristics with the corresponding the layer of the Earth. Crust forms the upper portion of the lithosphere about 3-45 mi thick contains mineral and fossil fuel deposits Mantle includes asthenosphere partially rigid and partially pliable solid about 1900 mi thick Answer Bank Core outermost layer of Earth liquid outer part and solid iron alloy inner part about 2200 mi thick
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