Shallowest to deepest, the primary layers within the Earth as defined by contrasting physical properties are ________.
A)lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, outer core, inner core
B)crust, mantle, core
C)basalt, crust, mantle, asthenosphere, core
D)sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous

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This is the traditional and widely accepted model of Earth's layers based on contrasting physical properties such as composition, density, and rigidity. The lithosphere and asthenosphere together make up the uppermost mantle, while the outer and inner cores are differentiated by their states of matter (liquid versus solid). The other choices are not accurate models of the Earth's layers.

Shallowest to Deepest, the Primary Layers Within the Earth as Defined