Layers of the Earth Printable Worksheet Packet FREE - Adanna Dill - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task is to categorize the given characteristics of Earth's layers (Crust, Mantle, Core) under their respective headings. The goal is to match each characteristic with the correct layer based on scientific knowledge about the Earth's structure.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Layers of the Earth:
- Crust: The outermost layer of the Earth.
- Mantle: The layer beneath the crust, extending to about 2,900 km below the surface.
- Core: The innermost part of the Earth, divided into the outer core and inner core.

2. Analyze Each Characteristic:
- Match each characteristic to the appropriate layer based on its description.

3. Categorize the Characteristics:

#### Crust:
- Characteristics:
- Thinnest layer of the earth
- Made mostly of granite and rocks
- Contains the ocean floor and continents

#### Mantle:
- Characteristics:
- Slowly moves like putty
- Made of solid and melted rock
- Five times hotter than boiling water

#### Core:
- Characteristics:
- Has an inner and outer portion
- Deepest layer of earth
- Is as hot as the sun
- Made mostly of nickel and iron

Final Answer:

Here is the completed categorization:

| Crust | Mantle | Core |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Thinnest layer of the earth | Slowly moves like putty | Has an inner and outer portion |
| Made mostly of granite and rocks | Made of solid and melted rock | Deepest layer of earth |
| Contains the ocean floor and continents | Five times hotter than boiling water | Is as hot as the sun |
| | | Made mostly of nickel and iron |

Explanation:

- Crust: This is the outermost and thinnest layer, primarily composed of granite and other rocks. It includes both the ocean floor and the continents.
- Mantle: This layer is beneath the crust and is known for its slow movement (like putty) and being composed of both solid and melted rock. It is also extremely hot, five times hotter than boiling water.
- Core: The deepest layer, divided into an inner and outer portion. It is incredibly hot, comparable to the sun, and primarily composed of nickel and iron.

This categorization aligns with the scientific understanding of Earth's layers.

Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
\textbf{Crust} & \textbf{Mantle} & \textbf{Core} \\
\hline
\text{Thinnest layer of the earth} & \text{Slowly moves like putty} & \text{Has an inner and outer portion} \\
\text{Made mostly of granite and rocks} & \text{Made of solid and melted rock} & \text{Deepest layer of earth} \\
\text{Contains the ocean floor and continents} & \text{Five times hotter than boiling water} & \text{Is as hot as the sun} \\
& & \text{Made mostly of nickel and iron} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}