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The outermost layer of the Earth is called :


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Crust

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Mantel

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Core

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None of the above

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The correct option is A

Crust


Answer: (A) Crust

Earth’s outermost layer is called Crust. The other layers of the earth are the mantel, outer and inner core.

Crust

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth’s surface, where we live. The thickness ranges from 0 to 60 kilometres. It’s a solid rock layer that comes in two varieties:

  • Continental crust covers the land
  • Oceanic crust covers water

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