Apple Pulp as the Mantle – Have you noticed that the fleshy portion of an apple closest to the core is softer than the rest? It closely resembles the earth’s mantle. Similar to the pulp of an apple, the mantle of the earth lies between the crust and the core.
How does the structure of the Earth like that of an apple?
Additionally, the Earth includes a thick layer known as the mantle. Consider again the extremely thin skin. In comparison to the other two layers, the crust of the Earth is extremely thin, similar to the skin of an apple. The thickness of the Earth’s crust ranges from 3 to 40 miles.
The interior structure of the Earth is the solid component of the planet outside of its atmosphere and hydrosphere. The structure includes an outer silicate solid crust, a very viscous asthenosphere and solid mantle, a liquid outer core whose movement provides the Earth’s magnetic field, and a solid inner core.
Why is the interior of Earth significant?
Initiation – Geologists are unable to gaze straight into the Earth’s interior. They must rely on a variety of methodologies and approaches to deduce the look and physical properties of the interior of the earth. In this part, we will examine the structure of the Earth, its physical qualities, and how this affects our lives on the planet.
Geology is based on the interior of the Earth. If you recall the Plate Tectonics part, plate tectonics is responsible for the current state of the earth. We also discovered the significance of plate tectonics in the development of rocks, mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes. The study of the interior of the Earth teaches us about all of these as well as the processes that contributed to the formation of the planet and continue to drive plate tectonics.
Please see this little film and go through the Earth’s many layers to its center:
