The document describes the four major layers of the Earth - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. It notes that the crust is the top layer and is broken into tectonic plates, with 70% composed of ocean. The mantle is the thickest layer and makes up 83% of the Earth's total volume. The outer core is liquid iron and the inner core is solid iron and the hottest part of Earth at over 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH
LAYER DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT FACTS
(At least 2 facts)
Crust Brokenintolarge piecescalledplates
The crust is the furthestlayerawayfrom
the center.
70% is made of ocean
We live onthe crust.
Mantle The thickest layer. Made up of
dense iron. Composed of dense
silicate. Solid Makes up 83% of Earth’s total
Volume
68% of the total mass
2900 miles thick
OuterCore
InnerCore Centerof the Earth. Solidiron. Doesnot
wrap aroundanotherlayer.
9000 degressf.Hottestlayerof all the layers

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH

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LAYERS OF THE EARTH
CONCLUSION:
Compare the fourmajor layersof the Earth to any object. Explainhowthe layersare similartothe objectyouchose. Think creatively!