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How are the different layers of the earth different from each other in terms of thickness?

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Oceanic crust is denser and thinner and mainly com​posed of basalt. Continental crust is less dense, thicker, and mainly composed of granite The mantle lies below the crust and is up to 2900 km thick. It consists of hot, dense, iron and magnesium-rich solid rock.

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