Question

Which of the following is the correct order of layers from the outermost surface of the Earth to its centre?

• A. Mantle, Inner core, Outer core, Crust.
• B. Crust, Outer core, Inner core, Mantle.
• C. Mantle, Crust, Inner core, Outer core.
• D. Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core.

The crust is the outermost layer of the Earth. The mantle comes next followed by the outer core. The inner core is the deepest layer and the centre of the Earth lies inside the inner core.