Transcript Structure of the Ear..

Structure of the Earth
• Objective
– Recognize and describe the various layers of the
Earth based on
• Chemical Composition (3 layers) (What it is made of)
• Properties/Mechanics (5 layers) (How it works)
Challenge Question
• How might the Earth’s surface be
different if the Asthenosphere was
solid?
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Challenge Question-Alt
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How might the Earth’s surface be
different if the Asthenosphere was
solid?
a. The Earth’s mountains would be much taller
b. There would be more earthquakes
c. The Earth’s mountain ranges would be more
numerous
d. There would be no mountains or earthquakes
Connection
• Make an
analogy
between the
Earth’s layers
based on
composition
and a hardboiled egg.
Vocabulary
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Crust
Mantle
Core
Asthenosphere
Mesosphere
Lithosphere
Tectonic plates
Assignments/Activities
Composition Worksheet
Physical Properties Project
VIDEO
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Helpful Links
Earth Layers Notes