Unit 4 THE EARTH
The Earth Contains 3 Spheres 1. Hydrosphere - the liquid layer of Earth which covers about 75 % of the planet; includes oceans, lakes, and rivers
The Earth Contains 3 Spheres 2. Atmosphere - the gas layer of the Earth made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases
The Earth Contains 3 Spheres 3. Lithosphere - the solid layer of Earth which includes the upper mantle and crust
THE EARTH HAS LAYERS
CRUST
THE EARTH HAS LAYERS MANTLE
THE EARTH HAS LAYERS OUTER CORE
THE EARTH HAS LAYERS INNER CORE
Let’s Fill Out The Chart Layer & Thickness TextureTemperatures Celsius Composition Crust km thick Solid Thin Least Dense Aluminum Oxygen Silicon
Let’s Fill Out The Chart Layer & Thickness TextureTemperaturesComposition Upper Mantle 2300 km thick Thick Molten Liquid Iron Magnesium
Let’s Fill Out The Chart Layer & Thickness TextureTemperaturesComposition Lower Mantle 2300 km thick Solid Aluminum Silicon Oxygen
Let’s Fill Out The Chart Layer & Thickness TextureTemperaturesComposition Outer Core 2300 km thick Liquid Iron Nickel
Let’s Fill Out The Chart Layer & Thickness TextureTemperaturesComposition Inner Core 1220 km thick Solid Iron Nickel
As you travel toward the center Temperature Increases Pressure Increases
Do Now3/1/12 Name the 5 layers of the earth in order from the outermost layer to the innermost layer.