What are the Earth's Layers?

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NGSS Phenomena: A cross section of the earth showing different layers. The outside is labeled D, the layer below the surface is labeled C, the next layer is labeled B, and the innermost layer is labeled A.

1. Layer A is the

Layer B is the

Layer C is the

Layer D is the

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Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
Crust

2. The layer of Earth that is under the greatest heat and pressure is .

3. The only LIQUID layer of the Earth is the .

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