Planet Earth Exploration
A Grade 6 Science worksheet exploring the structure of Earth, its atmosphere, and geological processes.
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Planet Earth Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is the outermost layer of the Earth?
Inner Core
Mantle
Crust
Outer Core
2. What is the primary composition of Earth's inner core?
Molten rock
Iron and nickel
Gases
Water
The Earth's atmosphere is divided into several layers. The layer closest to the Earth's surface is the . Most weather phenomena occur in this layer.
Above this layer is the , which contains the ozone layer that protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
3. Label the layers of the Earth in the diagram below.
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4. Describe one significant difference between the Earth's inner core and outer core.
5. The Earth's crust is a single, solid piece.
True
False
6. Earthquakes and volcanoes are often found along the boundaries of tectonic plates.
True
False
7. Look at the image below. What geological feature is often formed when two continental plates collide?
Use the words below to complete the sentences about Earth's atmosphere.
The layer where meteors burn up is the .
The is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.