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.
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Structure of the Earth
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?
Mantle
Outer Core
Crust
Inner Core
2. What is the hottest layer of the Earth?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
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.
True
False
7. The Earth's crust is constantly moving due to convection currents in the mantle.
True
False
8. Briefly describe the main characteristics of the Earth's mantle.
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