Question 8

The outermost layer of the earth is called
(a) mantle
(b) outer core
(c) crust
(d) inner core

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The outermost layer of the earth is called crust. It is also known as earth's crust.

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Question 8 The outermost layer of the earth is called (a) mantle (b) outer core (c) crust (d) inner core

The outermost layer of the earth is called crust. It is also known as earth's crust.

Question 8

The outermost layer of the earth is called
(a) mantle
(b) outer core
(c) crust
(d) inner core