Structure of the earth
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The document describes the four main layers of the Earth: the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. The crust is the outermost layer and makes up only 1% of the Earth. It is broken into tectonic plates. The mantle is the largest layer located below the crust and is divided into upper and lower sections. The outer core is liquid and made of iron, while the inner core is solid due to extreme temperatures and pressures. Increasing human population has impacted the lithosphere by deteriorating this essential layer that supports life through resources and environmental functions.
Structure of the earth
- 2. The Layers of theThe Layers of the Earth!Earth!
- 3. Earth LayersEarth Layers The Earth is divided into four main layers. *Inner Core *Outer Core *Mantle *Crust
- 4. The CrustThe Crust * The Earths crust is like the skin of an apple. It is very thin compared to the other three layers. *The crust makes up 1% of the Earth. * The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates.
- 6. The MantleThe Mantle The mantle is the layer below the crust. The mantle is the largest layer of the Earth. The mantle is divided into two regions: the upper and lower sections.
- 7. Outer CoreOuter Core * The core of the Earth is like a ball of very hot metals. * The outer core is liquid. * The outer core is made up of iron and is very dense.
- 8. Inner CoreInner Core * The inner core of the Earth has temperatures and pressures so great that the metals are squeezed together and are not able to move. * The inner core is a solid.
- 9. Human Impact on Lithosphere The lithosphere is vital to life on earth. It supports the food webs that maintain life it provides us with a vast collection of natural resources, and it plays a vital role in the purification of the water we drink. We also depend on it to dispose of some of our wastes. The increasing population within the world has had an impact on the lithosphere and consequently as led to the deterioration of this essential component of the biophysical environment.
- 10. Human Impact on Lithosphere The lithosphere is vital to life on earth. It supports the food webs that maintain life it provides us with a vast collection of natural resources, and it plays a vital role in the purification of the water we drink. We also depend on it to dispose of some of our wastes. The increasing population within the world has had an impact on the lithosphere and consequently as led to the deterioration of this essential component of the biophysical environment.