Explain Earth's layers by comparing Earth to a familiar object such as an avocado. How are the layers similar? How are they different?

I don't really get this question...All I know is that they both have different layers consisting of different mix of materials. They have distinct physical properties.

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An avocado has three basic layers, the outer skin, the fruit, and the pit or core.

This site explains more.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100223172332AAk6RNF
Thanks Ms. Sue, that explains everything:)
You're welcome. :-)