In this section, we will dive even deeper into the composition of the barysphere, and the lithosphere. You will learn about what scientists think the center of Earth is made of, and what it looks like. You will also learn about the different kinds of rock that make up the lithosphere, and where they come from.
What you’ll learn:
- Earth’s layers settled with the heaviest substances in the center of the Earth and the lightest substances on the surface. The different layers are made up of different substances.
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Planning & Materials
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Discussion
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Video | The Barysphere: Mantle & Core
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Video | The Crust: Continents & Ocean Floor
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Nomenclature | Layers of Earth
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Classification | Granite and Basalt
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Nomenclature and Classification | 3 Major Types of Rock
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Research | Layers of Earth
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Answer Key | Layers of Earth
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