Aim: What are the properties of the layers of the Earth’s interior? Do now: If we could take a x-ray of the Earth, what kind of layers do you think we will see? What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

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Take notes in your graphic organizer Activity Take notes in your graphic organizer What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The earth has four layers: Crust/Lithosphere Mantle Outer core Inner core What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

Noticing Deeply: The Layers of the Earth What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the © Copyright 2006.  M. J. Krech. All rights reserved.

The Crust Outer-most layer. Varies in thickness Continental crust = thickest. (especially under mountains) Oceanic crust = thinnest. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

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Continental crust is granitic (made of granite) Oceanic crust is basaltic (made of basalt) What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

Crust The Crust is broken up into many pieces called plates. Crust resembles a cracked hard-boiled egg. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

Crust Information ESRT pg. 10 What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The Mantel Two parts: upper mantel and lower mantel. Upper mantel (asthenosphere)- plastic Lower mantel- rigid (solid) What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The Lithospheric Plates The crust of the Earth is broken into many pieces called plates. The plates "float" on the soft, semi-rigid asthenosphere. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The mantel is 2900 km deep. It is the thickest layer. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The Outer Core The outer core is a liquid layer. Composed of the metals nickel and iron. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The Inner Core The inner core is a solid. Has the highest temperature and the highest pressure. What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

Seismic Proof The proof for the properties of the interior of the Earth is in the Seismic waves (earthquake waves) What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

Activity Layers of the Earth Worksheet What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the

The Four Layers The Earth is composed of four different layers. The crust is the layer that you live on, and it is the most widely studied and understood. The mantle is much hotter and has the ability to flow. The outer core and inner core are even hotter with pressures so great you would be squeezed into a ball smaller than a marble if you were able to go to the center of the Earth! What are the different properties of layers of the Earth's Interior?the