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Structure of the Earth Worksheet

Explore the layers of the Earth with this Grade 6 science worksheet, covering the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.

Grade 6 Science Earth & Space ScienceStructure of the Earth
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MS-ESS2-1

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Earth ScienceGeologyLayers of EarthGrade 6 Science
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Structure of the Earth

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1. Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

a

Mantle

b

Outer Core

c

Crust

d

Inner Core

2. What is the hottest layer of the Earth?

a

Crust

b

Mantle

c

Outer Core

d

Inner Core

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

4. The   is made up of molten iron and nickel.

5. The solid, innermost layer of the Earth is the  .

6. The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth.

T

True

F

False

7. The Earth's crust is constantly moving due to convection currents in the mantle.

T

True

F

False

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