Layers of the Earth. Compositional Layers –Divided by what they are made out of –planetary differentiation – the process of separating out distinct layers.
Layers of the Earth. The Atmosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth. It contains oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and other gases. It is the least.
Earth Science
Structure of the Earth’s Interior
Which of the following statements regarding what we know about Earth’s interior is most accurate?