Cr u
s t
The crust is the outermost layer
of the Earth where we live. It is
solid and thin compared to the
other layers. It is made up of
rocks, soil, and minerals. The
crust is divided into large plates
that float on the mantle and
cause earthquakes and volcanic
activity when they move.
Ma
n
t l
e
The mantle lies just beneath the
crust and is made of hot, semi-
solid rock. It is the thickest
layer of the Earth. The heat from
the mantle causes convection
currents, which slowly move the
crustal plates. This layer helps
transfer heat from the core to
the surface
o
C e
r
The core is the deepest part of
the Earth, divided into two parts
– the outer core and the inner
core. The outer core is made of
liquid iron and nickel, while the
inner core is solid due to high
pressure. The movement of the
liquid outer core creates Earth’s
magnetic field.
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Three Layers
Crust Mantle
Core
Inner Core Outer Core