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Friday, May 5, 2023Objective:
YWBAT recognize and describe the layers of the Earth.
Drill:
How is the lithosphere different from the asthenosphere?
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Answer
The lithosphere is rigid and is divided into tectonic plates. The asthenosphere is a layer of soft mantle material that flows very slowly.
Did you know…?Gases and fluids escaping from secondary volcanic vents can create hot springs such as this one in New Zealand.
Today’s ActivitiesDrillJourney to the center of the Earth Conclusion
Closure
Which compositional layer of the Earth do you think will take the longest to get through? Why?
Closure Answer
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