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Layers of the Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crust | The outermost layer of the Earth • Thin and solid • We live on the crust! • Has rocks, soil, mountains, oceans, plants, and animals |
| Mantle | • The thickest layer of the Earth • Made of very hot rocks • Some rocks melt into magma • Magma can rise and form volcanoes |
| Outer Core | • Made of liquid iron and nickel • It is extremely hot • The moving liquid metal creates Earth's magnetic field • Lies beneath the mantle |
| Inner Core | The center of the Earth • Made of solid iron and nickel • It is the hottest layer • Stays solid due to great pressure |
| Our Amazing Earth | 🌱 Crust • 🔥 Mantle 🌋 Outer Core • ☀️ Inner Core |
| Like a cake or boiled egg | earth has layers |