Exploring Earth's Layers

A Grade 4 science worksheet to learn about the different layers that make up the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.

Grade 4 Science Earth & Space ScienceStructure of the Earth

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4-ESS2-2

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Earth ScienceEarth's StructureLayers of EarthGrade 4 Science

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1. Which layer of the Earth is the outermost layer where we live?

Mantle

Core

Crust

Atmosphere

2. Which layer of the Earth is made mostly of hot, flowing rock?

Inner Core

Outer Core

Mantle

Crust

3. The Earth has three main layers: the crust, the , and the core.

4. The core is solid, while the outer core is liquid.

5. The Earth's crust is the thickest layer.

True

False

6. The inner core is the hottest part of the Earth.

True

False

7. Briefly describe the main characteristics of the Earth's mantle.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Crust

Mantle

Core

Liquid

Solid

8. The Earth's outermost layer is called the .

9. The is divided into the inner and outer parts.