Earth's Layers
Earth's Atmospheres
100

the outside layer of the Earth where we live. It is made of solid rock

Crust

100

a very hot layer because it gets lots of energy from the Sun. It is also where the northern lights happen.

The thermosphere

200

a very hot layer made of melted metals that move around like thick liquid.

outer core

200

the layer above the troposphere. It has the ozone layer that protects us from the Sun’s harmful rays.

The stratosphere

300

the thick layer of hot, soft rock found under the Earth’s crust.

The mantle

300

the highest layer of the atmosphere. It slowly fades into outer space.

The exosphere

400

the Earth’s deepest part. It is made of solid metal because it is under so much pressure.

The inner core

400

the layer of air closest to the Earth. It is where all our weather happens.

The troposphere

500

the middle layer of the atmosphere. This is where most meteors burn up when they enter the Earth’s air.


The mesosphere

M
e
n
u