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No the tectonic plates are on top of the crust.

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Which part of earths is divided into plates?

Inner core


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Inner core definition?

the inner part of earths core


Is the earths center called the mantle?

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What layer of the earth forms the earths plates?

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What is Difference between earths inner core and outer core?

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Is the crust and inner core solid?

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What cause the change in atmosphere?

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