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What are the main four layers in the earth and what material do they have?

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The Four Layers Of Earth

(1.) CRUST : (The Rocky Surface Layer Of Earth) Is Made up of:

Mostly Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium.

(2.) MANTLE : (Above Earths Core is the Mantle) Made Up of Rock:

Containing Silicon, Iron, Magnesium, Aluminum, Oxygen and Other Minerals.

(3.) OUTER CORE : (Third Layer Of the Earth) NOTE- It Is The Only Liquid Layer of Earth-

And is mainly made up of the Metals:

Iron and Nickel, as well as small amounts of other substances. NOTE:
-The Outer Core Is Responsible For Earths Magnetic Field-

(4.) INNER CORE: NOTE: The Very Middle Of Earth.
Consists of very high pressure at a high temperature.

Made of SOLID Iron-Nickel instead of a liquid.
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