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EARTH’S LAYER:

A JOURNEY TO THE CORE


OBJECTIVE

AT THE END OF THE DISCUSSION THE


STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

IDENTIFY THE NAME OF THE FOUR


LAYERS OF THE EARTH
DESCRIBE THE GENERAL COMPOSITION
OF THE LAYERS PF THE EARTH
EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
THE OUTER CORE AND INNER CORE
LAYER’s OF THE EARTH
Earth's interior can be divided into three
main layers: the crust, the mantle, and
the core. Each layer has distinct
properties and compositions,
contributing to the planet's overall
structure and function.
CRUST
The crust is the outermost layer of Earth, the one
we interact with directly. It is relatively thin
compared to the other layers, varying in thickness
from about 4-7 miles (6-11 kilometers) for oceanic
crust to an average of 19 miles (30 kilometers) for
continental crust.

The crust is primarily composed of solid rock, with


different types of rock prevailing in continental
and oceanic regions. Continental crust is mostly
made up of granitic rocks, while oceanic crust is
primarily composed of basaltic rocks.
CRUST
The Earth's crust is where
we find the planet's land
forms, such as mountains,
valleys, and plains, as well
as the ocean floor.
MANTLE
The mantle lies beneath the crust and extends
to a depth of about 1,800 miles (2,900
kilometers), making it the thickest layer of
Earth. It is composed of solid rock, primarily
silicate minerals, although it behaves like a
very viscous or plastic material over geological
timescales.

This property allows the mantle to flow slowly,


leading to the movement of tectonic plates
and the associated geological phenomena
like earthquakes and volcanoes.
MANTLE
The heat generated from
Earth's interior and the decay
of radioactive elements
contribute to the high
temperatures within the
mantle.
Earth's Innermost Layer
The core is divided into two
parts: the outer core and the
inner core.

Outer Core: The outer core is


located beneath the mantle,
beginning at a depth of about
1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) and
extending to around 3,500
kilometers below the surface.
Earth's Innermost Layer

Inner Core: The inner core is


situated at the very center of Earth,
starting at a depth of about 3,500
kilometers. It is primarily composed
of solid iron and nickel. Despite the
extremely high temperatures at this
depth, the inner core remains solid
due to the tremendous pressure.
LAYER’S OF THE EARTH
QUIZ
1. Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer Core
d) Inner Core

2. What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?


a) Molten iron and nickel
b) Solid iron and nickel
c) Silicate minerals
d) Rocks and minerals

3. What is the state of matter of the Earth's outer core?


a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
QUIZ
1. Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer Core
d) Inner Core

2. What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust?


a) Molten iron and nickel
b) Solid iron and nickel
c) Silicate minerals
d) Rocks and minerals

3. What is the state of matter of the Earth's outer core?


a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Plasma
QUIZ
4. Which layer is responsible for generating Earth's
magnetic field?
a) Crust
b) Mantle
c) Outer Core
d) Inner Core

5. What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's


mantle?
a) 4-70 kilometers
b) 2890 kilometers
c) 2200 kilometers
d) 1220 kilometers
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