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b. label the names and depths of each layer. label the moho barrier. (6…

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b. label the names and depths of each layer. label the moho barrier. (6 points)
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  1. what causes the pressure to increase as you go deeper below the crust? (5 points)
  2. if the inner core has the highest temperatures, why doesnt the rock its made of melt? (5 points)

Explanation:

Answer:

The increasing weight of the overlying layers of the Earth pressing down from above causes the pressure to rise as you go deeper below the crust.
The extreme pressure at the Earth's inner core is so high that it keeps the rock in a solid state, even at the extremely high temperatures present there.