Layers of the Earth Worksheet
Explore the composition and characteristics of Earth's internal layers, including the crust, mantle, and core, with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 10 science.
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Layers of the Earth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of Earth's layers when necessary.
Observe the diagram of Earth's layers below:
1. Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of molten iron and nickel?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
2. Which layer is the thinnest and makes up the Earth's surface?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
3. The Earth's outermost layer, the , is rigid and brittle.
4. Convection currents within the are responsible for plate tectonics.
5. The extreme pressure in the keeps it solid despite its high temperature.
6. The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the solid inner core.
True
False
7. Oceanic crust is generally thicker and less dense than continental crust.
True
False
8. Describe the primary differences in composition and state of matter between the outer core and the inner core.
9. Explain the role of the mantle in the movement of tectonic plates.
Match each Earth layer with its description.
10. Crust
a. Solid iron and nickel
11. Mantle
b. Thinnest, outermost layer
12. Outer Core
c. Semi-fluid rock layer
13. Inner Core
d. Molten iron and nickel
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