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Layers Of The Earth

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE CRUST

The crust is the the least dense layer.

OCEANIC CRUST

The oceanic crust is made of basalt.

CONTINENTAL CRUST

The continental crust is made of granite.
Photo by Don J Schulte

ASTHENOSPHERE

The asthenosphere is thick, liquid rock.

INNER CORE

The inner core is the hottest and densest layer.