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Earth’s Layers Review Packet
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Earth’s Layers Test Review Packet
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Layer’s of the Earth
● Crust:
○ Thickness:
○ State of Matter (solid, liquid, or gas)
○ Composition (what is it made of?)
○ *Temperature* (bonus):
● Mantle:
○ Thickness:
○ State of Matter (solid, liquid, or gas)
○ Composition (what is it made of?)
○ *Temperature* (bonus):
● Outer Core:
○ Thickness:
○ State of Matter (solid, liquid, or gas)
○ Composition (what is it made of?)
○ *Temperature* (bonus):
● Inner Core
○ Thickness:
○ State of Matter (solid, liquid, or gas)
○ Composition (what is it made of?)
○ *Temperature* (bonus):
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Crust
● Continental Crust is made up of ___________________________________ (rock).
● Oceanic Crust is made up of ________________________________(rock).
● Which type of crust is thicker?
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● Describe the Lithosphere (Location and Physical Characteristics)
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● Describe the Asthenosphere (Location and Physical Characteristics)
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The Layers of the Earth
Why is it difficult to study the layers of the Earth:
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What are the 2 types of evidence we have for the layers of the Earth?
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The Core
Compare and contrast the Inner Core and Outer Core.
Outer Core
Inner Core
Vocabulary
Make these terms into note cards, if you do not have note-cards handy, use a separate piece of paper.
Check off the word as you finish creating a note card.
❏ Crust
❏ Lithosphere
❏ Asthenosphere
❏ Mantle
❏ Outer Core
❏ Inner Core
❏ Oceanic Crust
❏ Continental Crust
❏ Basalt
❏ Granite
❏ Mesosphere (lower mantle)
❏ Molten Material
Study Strategies
Ask at least 6 friends in class for one of their “study strategies” to succeed on a quiz or test.
Write down any new strategies you learn!
● Make flash-cards or note-cards
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