Layers of the Earth Worksheet
Explore the different layers of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core, with this interactive worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Layers of the Earth
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the Earth's layers when needed.
The image below shows a cross-section of the Earth, revealing its different layers.
1. Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Outer Core
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
2. What is the composition of the Earth's inner core?
Liquid rock
Solid iron and nickel
Gases
Water
3. The Earth's outermost layer is called the .
4. Directly beneath the crust is the , which is the thickest layer.
5. The liquid layer of the Earth's core is known as the .
6. The mantle is completely solid and does not flow.
True
False
7. The inner core is hotter than the outer core.
True
False
Match each layer of the Earth with its description.
8. Crust
a. Solid, dense center of the Earth
9. Mantle
b. Thinnest, outermost layer
10. Outer Core
c. Liquid layer of iron and nickel
11. Inner Core
d. Thickest layer, semi-solid rock
12. Describe one way the movement of plates in the Earth's crust can affect the surface.
Related Worksheets
Celestial Sphere Exploration
Explore the concept of the celestial sphere, its components, and how it helps us understand the movement of celestial objects.
Earth's Spin and Orbit
Explore the concepts of Earth's rotation and revolution, their causes, and their effects on day/night cycles and seasons.
Plate Tectonics Exploration
An introductory worksheet on plate tectonics for 6th graders, covering plate boundaries, features, and evidence.
Exploring Earth's Crust
A Grade 6 science worksheet covering the layers of the Earth, focusing on the crust, its composition, and characteristics.
Planets of Our Solar System
Explore the planets in our solar system with this interactive worksheet, covering key characteristics and facts.
Erosion Exploration
This worksheet explores the concepts of erosion, its causes, effects, and different types, suitable for 6th-grade science students.
The Nitrogen Cycle
An educational worksheet for 6th graders to learn about the nitrogen cycle, its stages, and its importance to living organisms.
Exploring Sedimentary Rocks
This worksheet introduces 6th-grade students to sedimentary rocks, their formation, characteristics, and common types through various question formats.