WorksheetsLayers of the Earth
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use crushed up cereal for?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
Sally is researching the differences that exist in each layer of the Earth. Which of the following best describes Earth's mantle?
Solid, rocky and rigid
Liquid, metallic
Semisolid (thick but flexible), convecting
Dense, extremely hot
Which letter in the diagram identifies the layer of Earth made up of solid nickel and iron?
layer A
layer B
layer C
layer D
What does layer D show?
upper mantle
lower mantle
outer core
inner core
Pablo Wablo is making a model of the layers of the Earth. Which layer should he use peanut butter for?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
In order to learn about the Earth's layers, scientists study how ________________ travel through the Earth.
Seismic Waves
Convection Currents
Lava
Tectonic Plates
What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?
Crust
Mantle
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which layer is made up of solid iron and nickel?
Outer Core
Mantle
Inner Core
Tectonic Plate
What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?
Mantle
Crust
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which layer is the most dense?
Outer Core
Mantle
Inner Core
Tectonic Plate
What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?
Crust
Inner Core
Outer Core
Mantle
What Layer of the Earth is Labeled in the Image?
Mantle
Crust
Inner Core
Outer Core
Which layer of the Earth is primarily composed of liquid iron and nickel?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
What is the primary method scientists use to study the composition of Earth's layers?
Drilling directly into the layers
Studying seismic waves
Observing volcanic eruptions
Using satellite imagery
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for the generation of Earth's magnetic field?
Crust
Mantle
Outer Core
Inner Core
