What is earth's crust like?

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Exploring Earth Investigations are Internet-based activities that use animations, interactive graphics, and unique imagery to help students gather information about a particular Earth science theme, issue, or concept.

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Subject keyword(s)	Crust, Earth and space science, Earth processes, Earthquakes, Earth science, Earth system structure, Geoscience, Mountain building, Plate tectonics, Science, Volcanoes
Grade level	Middle School, High School, Informal Education
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What Is Earth's Crust Like? ES0801  Introduction Features or events on Earth's surface provide clues about what happens inside the planet. For instance, lava erupted from volcanoes on Earth's surface indicates that our planet has an internal temperature high enough to melt rock. Bill Chadwick, NOAA Eruption of Puu Oo on Hawaii, July 1984 In this investigation, you'll explore patterns formed by geologic features at Earth's surface. You'll analyze patterns showing where lava erupts, earthquakes occur, and mountains form. From these patterns, you'll infer properties of Earth's crust—the solid, outermost portion of the geosphere.    Step:   1   2   3   4   5