The document describes the four major layers of the Earth - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. It provides a diagram of each layer and notes key facts about the layers such as their composition, thickness, and temperature. The inner core is described as being a very solid metal located at the center of Earth with a radius of 1,300 km and a temperature of 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH
LAYER DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT FACTS
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Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core Very center of the Earth. Radius 1,300 km/800 miles
Under such intense pressure it vibrates as 9,000 degrees F temperature
a solid. All solid metal
4,000 miles under the crust

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH
CONCLUSION:
Compare the four major layers of the Earth to any object. Explain how the layers are similar to the object you chose. Think creatively!