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What are the four layers of the Earth?
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The four layers of the Earth are:
1. Crust: The Earth's outermost layer is called the crust. It is the thinnest layer, ranging from around 5 to 70 kilometers in thickness. The crust is divided into the continental crust, which forms the continents, and the oceanic crust, which is beneath the ocean basins.
2. Mantle: The mantle lies beneath the crust and extends to a depth of around 2,900 kilometers. It is the largest layer of the Earth, accounting for about 84% of its volume. The mantle is made up of hot, solid rock that flows very slowly over long periods of time. It is divided into two zones: the upper mantle and the lower mantle.
3. Outer Core: The outer core is a layer of liquid metal that surrounds the inner core. It is about 2,300 kilometers thick and consists mainly of molten iron and nickel. The outer core generates the Earth's magnetic field and is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.
4. Inner Core: The inner core is the deepest layer of the Earth, located at the center. It is a solid sphere with a radius of about 1,220 kilometers. The inner core is primarily composed of solid iron, with some nickel and lighter elements. Despite its extremely high temperature, the immense pressure keeps the inner core solid.
1. Crust: The Earth's outermost layer is called the crust. It is the thinnest layer, ranging from around 5 to 70 kilometers in thickness. The crust is divided into the continental crust, which forms the continents, and the oceanic crust, which is beneath the ocean basins.
2. Mantle: The mantle lies beneath the crust and extends to a depth of around 2,900 kilometers. It is the largest layer of the Earth, accounting for about 84% of its volume. The mantle is made up of hot, solid rock that flows very slowly over long periods of time. It is divided into two zones: the upper mantle and the lower mantle.
3. Outer Core: The outer core is a layer of liquid metal that surrounds the inner core. It is about 2,300 kilometers thick and consists mainly of molten iron and nickel. The outer core generates the Earth's magnetic field and is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates.
4. Inner Core: The inner core is the deepest layer of the Earth, located at the center. It is a solid sphere with a radius of about 1,220 kilometers. The inner core is primarily composed of solid iron, with some nickel and lighter elements. Despite its extremely high temperature, the immense pressure keeps the inner core solid.