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Earth’s Interior Chapter 8, pages 233-237

Explore the layers of Earth's interior, its formation process, and how it moves. Learn about the different layers, drilling into the Earth, seismic waves, and the importance of the magnetosphere. Discover how ooblek can model Earth's core and how seismic waves reveal Earth's composition.

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Earth’s Interior Chapter 8, pages 233-237

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  1. Earth’s InteriorChapter 8, pages 233-237 Link for intro animation: http://www.precisiongraphics.com/portfolio/animation/

  2. Earth’s Formation - Earth began to form in a process called accretion (gathering), where dust and debris collide and stick together to form a large mass.

  3. - Eventually the mass got large enough to be called a Planetesimal (planet building block)

  4. • The planetesimal began to cool as it spun through space.

  5. - Oblate spheroid forms: The spinning motion caused Earth to form into a sphere bulging in the center. 7900 miles 7926 miles

  6. Why does Earth have different layers? • Differentiation (layering) of Earth’s interior is due to gravity and differing densities in molten state. - Earth’s main heat engine to create molten state : 1. radioactive decay (Uranium, Potassium, Thorium). 2. Pressure from asteroid collisions.

  7. Earth’s 4 Layers • Crust • Mantle • Outer core • Inner core

  8. 1. Crust - Solid, rigid layer mostly Oxygen & Silicon (SiO2). - Depth of 7-70 km. - Two types: Oceanic and Continental

  9. Earth’s Crust

  10. 2.Mantle - Plastic-like with liquid properties - Composed mostly of iron, silicon, and magnesium - Depth of 2890 km (from the surface) - 1000 °C Thickest of Earth’s Layers!

  11. Earth’s Mantle

  12. 3. Outer Core - Liquid - Composed of iron and nickel - Depth of 5150 km (from the surface) - 3700 °C

  13. 4. Inner Core - Solid - Composed of iron and nickel - Extends to a depth of 6371 km (from the surface) - 4300 °C

  14. Earth’s Inner Core

  15. How the Earth Moves - Lithosphere is made up of the crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle and is solid. - Asthenosphere is made up of the upper mantle and is “plastic-like”.

  16. Ooblek Observations -Write observations and conclusion in booklets titled Ooblek. • Before the addition of water, is cornstarch a solid, liquid, or gas? • When you try to pour the mixture into your hand, does the mixture behave like a solid, liquid, or gas? Explain • When you try to roll the mixture into a ball and apply pressure, does the mixture act like a solid, liquid , or gas? Explain Conclusion: How does ooblek model the Earth’s outer core and inner core? • From your observations and notes on Earth’s interior, compare Ooblek to Earth’s core. How does Ooblek help explain the difference between Earth’s outer core and inner core?

  17. How do we know about Earth’s Interior? • Drilling • Earth’s Magnetic Field • Seismic Waves

  18. T=How do we know about Earth’s Interior?

  19. Drilling into the Earth • Humans have been able to drill down about 12 km (approximately 7.6 miles) into the Earth’s crust. • We have never drilled into the mantle, outer core, or inner core.

  20. Seismic (Earthquake) Wave Basics - Seismic wave is the energy released during an earthquake which travels through the Earth. - Focus is the point of origin of an earthquake. -Epicenteris the point on the surface of the Earth directly above the focus.

  21. Types of Seismic Waves: - Primary (P) waves - Secondary (S) waves - Surface waves

  22. Primary Waves - Travel through the Earth by compressing and expanding. - Can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. - Fastest seismic wave.

  23. Secondary Waves - Travel in an up-and-down pattern much like the waves that move through water. - Can only travel through solid material, not liquids and gases.

  24. Surface Waves • produced when P and S waves reach the surface and move either up and down or sideways. • Surface waves are the most destructive.

  25. Types of Seismic Waves: - Primary (P) waves - Secondary (S) waves - Surface waves

  26. Waves Tell Us Earth’s Composition. • P-waves and S-waves behave differently in Earth’s Interior. • P-waves and S-waves change speed and bend with differing density. • P-waves and S–waves have shadow zones.

  27. Shadow Zones - S-waves disappear when they encounter the liquid outer core. - As P waves pass from one type of material into another, they are refracted (or bent slightly).

  28. Magnetosphere • Movement of the liquid outer core of the Earth generates a strong magnetic field that surrounds the planet. • The poles of the magnet are located near the poles of the Earth.

  29. Why is the Magnetosphere important? • It stretches out through the atmosphere and acts as a protective barrier to deadly, high-energy solar radiation. • Creates brilliant light shows called auroras.

  30. Earth’s Magnetic Field The Earth’s magnetic field allows us to use compasses to locate direction on the planet. A small magnetic needle that is allowed to spin freely aligns itself with the Earth’s magnetic field and points to the magnetic North Pole.

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