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Notes layers of the earth
Crust
The crust is the thinnest layer of the earth
The crust is the layer that makes up the earth 's surface and it lies on top a hard layer
The crust is made up of many types of rocks
There are 2 different types of crust . The continental crust make up the land . Ocean crust is thinner and denser
The ocean crust is made up of rocks which are more closely packed together
Mantle
The mantle is earth 's second layer
The mantle has 2 main parts the upper and lower mantle . The upper mantle is attatched to the top layer of the earth which is the crust
The upper mantle has very hard rigion rock
The lower mantle is made up of super hot solid rock which makes it hard for humans to dig it up
The mantle is made of thick solid rocky substance
The lowest layer which right on top of the outer core is made up of very solid and sterdy metirials
did you know ?The mantle is the largest layer of earth
Outer core
The outer core is the only liquidy layer of the earth which is called the lava
Is responsible for earths magnetic field
Is made of iron,metal and nickel
The magnetic feild protects the earth from harmfull particles from the sun
Inner core
The inner core is hot but not liquidy
is the hottest part of the earth it is as hot as the surface of the sun
Is a solid ball made of iron and nikel
Did you know that the inner core is the size of the moon?