Question

what is the thin, outermost layer of Earth?

Answer 1

The thin outermost layer of the earth is the crust

Answer 2

The thin, outermost layer of the earth is called the crust. It makes up only one percent of the earth's mass. The continental crust is thicker than the oceanic crust. It can range from 25 km thick at the edges to 70 km thick near the center.