Earth is made up of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Read the characteristics of Earth’s layers below. Decide whether each characteristic describes the crust, mantle, outer core, or inner core. Some of Earth’s layers have overlapping characteristics. Using the “Cut” and “Paste” options,
place each characteristic in the correct text box/section of the attached Venn Diagram. If there is no txt box, then you should not cut and paste in that section of the Venn Diagram.
CRUST
Characteristics of Earth’s Layers
In the solid state of matter
Included in the lithosphere
Includes the asthenosphere
In the liquid state of matter
Has plasticity
Made mostly of silicate minerals
Made mostly of iron and nickel
Earth’s thinnest layer
Earth’s thickest layer
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MANTLE
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INNER
CORE
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OUTTER CORE