Earth's Internal Heat Transfer
Grade 12th Grade · Science · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can model the mechanisms of heat transfer within Earth's layers.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 10:08
An Overview of Earth’s Layers
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The two types of Earth's crust are continental and oceanic, with oceanic crust being more dense.
- 2
The Earth's mantle is a solid, but malleable layer that convects like a lava lamp, transferring heat to the surface.
- 3
The Earth's magnetic field is generated by the geodynamo effect in the liquid outer core, and the solid inner core helps stabilize this field.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how heat is transferred from Earth's core to the mantle, and explain the effect of this heat transfer on the mantle's properties.”
Complete Lesson Package
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