Why are the 3 layers of earth are known as : Crust , Mantle , Core ?

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This is a hypothetical question as nobody knows who named the layers of the earth. In my view it may be due to the materials that comprise the Earth's layers.

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

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(a) Igneous

(b) Sedimentary

(ii) The innermost layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Core

(iii) Gold, petroleum and coal are examples of

(a) Rocks

(b) Minerals

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(a) Sedimentary rocks

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(v) The thinnest layer of the Earth is

(a) Crust

(b) Mantle

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