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The Earth's mantle is primarily solid but behaves like a viscous fluid over geological time scales. It consists of solid rock that can flow slowly due to high temperatures and pressures. This semi-solid state allows for convection currents, which drive plate tectonics. Therefore, while it is not liquid in the conventional sense, its properties allow it to move and deform like a fluid.

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