Layered structure of the earth Crust: surface layer of mainly basalt or granite, 5 to 25 miles thick Mantle: 1,800 miles thick, rock of intermediate density, moves very slowly Outer core: liquid iron and nickel Inner core: solid iron and nickel, 800 miles thick, about 7,000 degrees C
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