Layers of the Earth

Crust• The crust is the thinnest layer of the Earth. • The crust is made up of ROCK.• Rocks are made from 1 or more minerals.

Mantle• The mantle is the thick layer of rock between the crust and the core. • The lower part of the mantle is solid.• The upper part is soft rock, like modeling clay.

CoreThe core is made up of two parts: the outer core and the inner core.The outer core is liquid and is just below the mantle.The inner core is a dense ball and is the hottest part of the Earth.