➢ characterize the layers of the Earth’s interior

based on composition, density, pressure, and

temperature;

➢ explain how density affects the layering of

materials; and

➢ relate density to the buoyancy of an object.

• lithosphere, • Crust,
• asthenosphere, • Mantle, and
• mesospheric mantle, • Core
• outer core,
• inner core
Why do you think the distinct layers of the earth are
arranged this way?
LAYER DENSITY (g/cm3) COMPOSITION

Crust 2.2 – 2.9 Silicate Rocks

Mantle Upper mantle - 3.4 - 4.4 Silicate Rocks and Oxide

Lower mantle - 4.6 - 5.6 Rocks

Outer core – 9.9-12.2

Core Iron Metal, Nickel, Sulfur
Inner core – 12.8 – 13.1
 CRUST
•

•
 CRUST
THICKNESS COMPOSITION DENSITY

Granite; rocks mainly

about 2.7 grams
of silica and aluminum
CONTINENTAL 5-70 kms per cubic
and therefore also
centimeter
called SIAL layer.
Basalt; silica and
3 grams per
magnesium and
OCEANIC 5-10 kms cubic
therefore also called
centimeter
SIMA layer
 CRUST
OCEANIC CRUST CONTINENTAL CRUST
 MANTLE
•

•
 MANTLE
•

•
 LITHOSPHERE
•

•
 ASTHENOSPHERE
•

•
LOWER MANTLE
•

•
 CORE
•

•
 OUTER CORE
•

•
OUTER CORE
 INNER CORE
•

•
SPINNING of the INNER CORE

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Table 2: Composition, Density, Temperature, and Pressure of the Earth’s interior