It may seem like the Earth is made up of a single layer of a big solid rock. However, that is not true. The Earth is actually composed of several parts and layers, some of which are constantly moving. The Earth is divided into several layers including the core, mantle, lithosphere, and crust. Each of the layers has unique properties.

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The composition of the Earth begins with the inner parts of the planet. The Earth’s core is the densest part of the planet. It is made up of iron and nickel, and the core is so hot that is heats the rest of the planet around it.

It is the largest layer of the planet and is mostly comprised of silicate rocks, which are rich in magnesium and iron. Volcanoes are the places wherein the mantle breaks through the crust. The innermost part of the Earth would be the core that is broken into two different parts, which would be the solid inner core and the liquid outer core.

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