Layers of Earth

By: Emily Dykema

❖ The crust covers the entire surface of earth, even underneath the oceans❖The crust floats on top of the second layer of Earth, the mantle❖ Beneath the mantle is the core of Earth

Earth is divided into 3 layers that vary in thickness, texture, and temperature:

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25Solid, Brittle

CoolMantle

1800Solid, plastic

HotCore Outer Inner

21751360815

LiquidSolid

Very hotVery hot

Diagram of the Earth's layers: