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What is the thin, outermost layer of the Earth?

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Crust

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The crust is the Earth's thinnest layer, ranging from about 5 to 70 kilometers in depth, and serves as the solid rocky surface where life exists. It sits atop the much thicker mantle and is divided into oceanic and continental types.

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