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The Layers of the Earth!

The Layers of the Earth!. Earth Layers. The Earth is divided into four main layers. *Inner Core *Outer Core *Mantle * Crust (Lithosphere). The Crust (Lithosphere). * The Earth’s crust is like the skin of an apple. It is very thin compared to the other three layers.

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The Layers of the Earth!

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  1. The Layers of the Earth!

  2. Earth Layers • The Earth is divided into four main layers. *Inner Core *Outer Core *Mantle *Crust (Lithosphere)

  3. The Crust (Lithosphere) * The Earth’s crust is like the skin of an apple. It is very thin compared to the other three layers. *The crust makes up 1% of the Earth. *The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates. *It is composed mainly of granite and basalt.

  4. The Mantle * The mantle is the layer below the crust. * The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth. * This layer is made of heavy dense rock.

  5. Outer Core * The core of the Earth is like a ball of very hot metals. * The outer core is liquid. * The outer core is made up of iron and is very dense.

  6. Inner Core * The inner core of the Earth has temperatures and pressures so great that the metals are squeezed together and are not able to move. * The inner core is a solid.

  7. Layers of the Earth Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzm-VkphoGw Video: http://video.mit.edu/watch/layers-of-the-earth-12670/ Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j1xGaxYzY

  8. Review 1) What are the four layers of the Earth? 2) The Earth’s crust is very ______? 3) The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth? True or False 4) Is the Outer Core a liquid or a solid?

  9. Answers! 1) Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, Inner Core 2) Thin 3) True 4) Liquid

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