Earth Planet

Planet’s hottest inner layer. It is solid on the outside and liquid on the inside.

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Earth’s middle inner layer which is the thickest of all layers.

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

The external layer of Earth that is solid and is made of rock.

• Core

• Mantle

• Crust

Extensive areas of the land seen on Earth’s surface.

• Tectonic plates

• Continents

• Islands

Fragments forming on Earth’s crust that move very slowly.

• Continents

• Tectonic plates

• Islands

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Scientists that study Earth and its characteristics

• Doctors

• Geologists

• Oceanographer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Flat drawing that represents parts of Earth

• Maps

• Globes

• Projectors

• Topographic map

Shows territorial limits.

• Hydrological map

• Topographic map

• Political map

• Geological map

Shows relief characteristics of a specific area

• Hydrological map

• Topographic map

• Political map

• Geological map

Shows the presence and distribution of Earth’s materials, like rock and mineral deposits.

• Hydrological map

• Topographic map

• Political map

• Geological map

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1