Earth's Layers Labeling Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet to label the different layers of the Earth and understand their characteristics.
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Earth's Layers Labeling Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to label the diagram and answer the questions about Earth's layers.
1. Label the different layers of the Earth in the diagram below.
A:
B:
C:
D:
2. The outermost layer of Earth is called the .
3. The layer that is made of molten rock and is responsible for plate tectonics is the .
4. The Earth's center is extremely hot and dense, consisting of the inner and outer .
5. Which layer of the Earth is a solid ball of iron and nickel?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
6. Which layer is the thinnest?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
7. The mantle is completely liquid.
True
False
8. The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the solid inner core.
True
False
9. Briefly describe one characteristic of the Earth's crust.
10. Why is the inner core solid despite being extremely hot?