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Layers of the Earth

1. Write the letter that represents each layer of Earth on lines.

Mantle

Inner Core

Crust

Outer Core

2. Which layer of Earth do plants and animals live on?

a. inner core
b. outer core
c. mantle
d. crust

3. The is the layer below Earth's crust.

a. inner core
b. outer core
c. mantle
d. crust

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4. Earth's thickest layer is called the .
a. mantle.
b. crust.
c. inner core.
d. outer core.

5. The thin layer around Earth's surface that is made of rocks and minerals is called the
a. core.
b. mantle.
c. atmosphere.
d. crust.

6. The thick, hot, rocky layer around the outer core is called the
a. mantle.
b. inner core.
c. crust.
d. atmosphere.

7. Which of the layers makes up most of Earth's mass?

a. crust
b. mantle
c. inner core
d. outer core

8. Continents are part of which of Earth's layers?

a. crust
b. mantle
c. outer core
d. inner core

9. Which layer makes less than 1% of Earth's mass?

a. inner core
b. outer core
c. mantle
d. crust

10. What is one way scientists have gathered evidence about the structure of Earth's layers?
a. drilling cores
b. seismic waves
c. cave exploration
d. examining fossils

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