What are the three layers of the interior of the earth?

Earth's Core. You may have heard that ogres are like onions because they have many layers. Well, Earth is the same way! Earth is made up of several different layers, each of which has unique properties. Let's start from the inside and work our way out. read more

Three centuries ago, the English scientist Isaac Newton calculated, from his studies of planets and the force of gravity, that the average density of the Earth is twice that of surface rocks and therefore that the Earth's interior must be composed of much denser material. read more

Start studying Earth's Compositional & Physical Layers. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. read more

The three layers of the earth, in order from outside to inside, are the crust, the mantle and the core. The mantle is the thickest and most massive layer, while the core has the highest temperatures of anywhere in the planet. read more