2. LAYERSHeightTemperatureCharacteristics Crust100 kmIncreases with depth (200- 400°C) Solid outermost shell of the planet Upper Mantle670 km500-900°C The rocks in this region are more rigid because of cooler temperature and lower pressures. Lower Mantle2230 kmOver 4000°C Hot and plastics, higher pressure causes mineral formation Outer core2250 km4400-6100°C Liquid and has the density of 11 grams per cubic centimeter Inner core1220 kmTheoretically measured Solid and has a density of 13 grams per cubic centimeter

5.  Catastrophic processes were not responsible for the landforms that existed on the Eartg’s surface.  Landscape developed over long periods of time through a variety of slow geologic and geomorphic process.

7.  The earth was of recent creation and had been affected by a series of catastrophic events such as the Biblical Flood.