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Earth Layers Lab Introduction: Scientists Who Study The Earth's Layers Are Called Geologists. Since They

Geologists study the layers inside Earth since they are not visible. There are four main layers - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Each layer varies in depth, pressure, temperature, and density. The density determines the layer's position, with the least dense layer on top and the most dense on the bottom. The crust is the top layer and has the lowest density, while the inner core is deepest and most dense. A model of Earth's layers was created using different materials to represent each based on their densities.

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Earth Layers Lab Introduction: Scientists Who Study The Earth's Layers Are Called Geologists. Since They

Geologists study the layers inside Earth since they are not visible. There are four main layers - crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Each layer varies in depth, pressure, temperature, and density. The density determines the layer's position, with the least dense layer on top and the most dense on the bottom. The crust is the top layer and has the lowest density, while the inner core is deepest and most dense. A model of Earth's layers was created using different materials to represent each based on their densities.

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  • Introduction
  • Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Models
  • Procedures

Name:____________________

Per:______Date:____________
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Earth Layers Lab

Introduction: Scientists who study the earth's layers are called geologists. Since they
cannot see the inside of the earth, they use geographical clues to help them. These clues
are gathered from activities such as volcanoes and earthquakes. From these clues,
geologists make inferences about what the inside of the earth actually looks like.

Geologists believe the earth is a made up of different layers known as the crust, mantle,
and inner/outer core. These layers vary in depth, pressure, and temperature. Since
pressure and temperature affect density, each layer has a different density as well. The
density of each layer determines its position in the earth.

Earth Layer Density


Crust 2.6 g/cm3
Mantle 4.0 g/cm3
Outer Core 10.2 g/cm3
Inner Core 13.1 g/cm3

Analysis:

1) What layer of Earth is least dense?_________________________


2) What layer of Earth is most dense?________________________
3) What is the relationship between the density and position of each Earth layer?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
4) If you were to make a model of Earth using the materials listed below, what
should you use to represent the crust?__________the inner core?_________
Material Density
Clay 2.o g/cm3
A Marble 2.4 g/ cm3
Aluminum Foil 1.2 g/ cm3
Models: A model is a tool used by scientists to represent another object that is either
too large or too small to study on its own. For instance, since atoms are too small to see,
scientists use models to illustrate the structure of each atomic part. Similarly, since the
earth is so large, scientists construct models to represent the Earth on a much smaller
scale. In this activity, you will help to create a model of Earth that is 22.2 million times
smaller than the actual earth.

Procedures:
1) Carefully, cut out your ‘slice’ of the earth model
2) Put your name on the back
3) Use a calculator to determine the depth (in centimeters) each layer should be on
your slice of the earth. Record your data below.

Earth Layer Actual Depth Scale Multiplier Depth on Model (in cm)
Crust 30 km .0045 cm/km
Mantle 2890 km .0045 cm/km
Outer Core 2260 km .0045 cm/km
Inner Core 1220 km .0045 cm/km

4) Use a ruler to mark off the location of each layer on your slice
5) Use a pencil to label each layer of earth on your slice
6) Color your slice according to the following key:
a. Crust- brown
b. Mantle- yellow
c. Outer Core- orange
d. Inner Core- red

Conclusion:
The earth is made out of layers that separate according to their ______________.
The density of each layer is affected by the ______________ of the material and the
amount of _____________ it is under. The thinnest and least dense layer is known as
the _____________. The layer under the most pressure is known as the _________.
Such high amounts of pressure cause this layer to remain in a __________ state of
matter even though the nickel and iron are at such a high temperature. On the other
hand, the outer core remains in a ____________ state of matter even though it is
made out of the same material as the inner core since there is not enough __________
to change it to a solid.

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