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Read about the layers of the earth
Watch a brief video illustrating the layers of the earth here
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- How are the layers of the Earth similar? How are they different?
- List the layers from the core outward.
- List the layers from the thinnest to the thickest.
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| Learn about density and the earth's layers |
- How does density determine the layers of the Earth?
- Describe the formation of the Earth and the Earth's layers.
- Describe the two types of crust: oceanic and continental. How do they compare?
- Explain why "isostasy" is important as we study plate tectonics.
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| Examine the table comparing continental and oceanic crust |
- Why does continental crust sit higher than oceanic crust?
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