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The layer on which the tectonic plates move is called the what?

It is called the asthenosphere, the layer of hot, ductile rock directly below the lithosphere.


How fast does the outer layer typically move?

The outer layer typically moves at a speed of about 1 to 10 centimeters per year.


What layer of earth is made up of plates that move?

The earths crust


Is the outer layer of the earth the coolest layer?

the outer layer of the Earth is the coolest layer and the core is the hottest at 5500 degrees Celsius.


What is euglenas outer covering?

The outer covering of euglenas is called a pellicle. It is a flexible layer made up of protein strips called pelliculin. The pellicle helps euglenas maintain their shape and structure while allowing them to move and change shape.


What is the theory that explains how large pieces of earths outermost layer move and change shape?

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What is the theory the explains how large pieces of earths outermost layer. Move and change shape?

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How does water move through and on top of earths rock and soil layer?

Through condensation and evaporation.


Why don't secondary waves move through the outer core?

Because it has been proven that the outer layer is made of liquid and secondary waves do not move through liquid ^~^


This solid layer is found between the inner mantle and the lithosphere?

The solid layer found between the lithosphere and the outer core is called the asthenosphere. It is a semi-plastic layer that allows the lithospheric plates to move over it.


What changes occur in the composition of the earths interior layer as you move towards the core?

the material is hotter & denser


When tectonic plates move and slip what are they called in earths crush?

They are called earthquakes.