Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Ⓒ Macmillan Learning Match the characteristics with the corresponding the layer of the Earth. Crust forms the upper portion of the lithosphere liquid outer part and solid iron alloy inner part partially rigid and partially pliable solid Mantle Answer Bank about 1900 mi thick about 3-45 mi thick contains mineral and fossil fuel deposits outermost layer of Earth Core about 2200 mi thick includes asthenosphere
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Transcribed Image Text:Ⓒ Macmillan Learning Match the characteristics with the corresponding the layer of the Earth. Crust forms the upper portion of the lithosphere liquid outer part and solid iron alloy inner part partially rigid and partially pliable solid Mantle Answer Bank about 1900 mi thick about 3-45 mi thick contains mineral and fossil fuel deposits outermost layer of Earth Core about 2200 mi thick includes asthenosphere
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