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  • Earth Science: Matching Earth Structures to Characteristics - Lithosphere, Moho, & Oceanic Crust
    Let's match the structures to their characteristics:

    Column 1 | Column 2

    ------- | --------

    Moho barrier | a) Thinnest layer

    Oceanic crust | b) That moves

    Upper mantle | c) Located near outer core

    Lithosphere | d) Rigid layer of the Earth

    Explanation:

    * Moho barrier: The Moho discontinuity marks the boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle. It's a relatively thin layer compared to other layers of the Earth.

    * Oceanic crust: This is the crust found beneath the oceans. It's constantly created at mid-ocean ridges and destroyed at subduction zones, making it a dynamic and moving part of the Earth's surface.

    * Upper mantle: This layer sits directly below the crust. The upper mantle is closer to the outer core than the lower mantle.

    * Lithosphere: This is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. Its rigidity allows it to move as tectonic plates.

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