Let’s solve this step by step.
First, we look at the word search puzzle and the vocabulary box. The words we need to find are:
Core, Surface, Crust, Mantle, Earth, Layers, Rocky, Solid
We’ll use these words to fill in the blanks below the puzzle.
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1.
The ______ has three main layers.
→ We know from science that “Earth” has three main layers: crust, mantle, core.
✔ Answer:
Earth
2.
The Crust, Mantle, and Core are the three main ______.
→ These are called “layers” of the Earth.
✔ Answer:
Layers
3.
The ______ is the outermost layer of the Earth.
→ That’s the “Crust”.
✔ Answer:
Crust
4.
The ______ is between the crust and the core.
→ That’s the “Mantle”.
✔ Answer:
Mantle
5.
The ______ is located in the center of the Earth.
→ That’s the “Core”.
✔ Answer:
Core
6.
The Earth’s ______ is also called the crust.
→ Wait — actually, the crust *is* the surface layer. So “Surface” fits here.
✔ Answer:
Surface
7.
The core of the Earth is under pressure and is ______.
→ The inner core is solid due to pressure, even though it’s hot.
✔ Answer:
Solid
8.
Earth’s crust is ______ and brittle and can break during earthquakes.
→ The crust is made of rock → so “Rocky” fits.
✔ Answer:
Rocky
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Final Answer:
1. Earth
2. Layers
3. Crust
4. Mantle
5. Core
6. Surface
7. Solid
8. Rocky
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of layers of the earth worksheet middle school.
