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• Topography and the Earth: Asthenosphere

  
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  Located beneath the lithosphere, the asthenosphere is approximately 130 to 160 kilometers thick. It is warmer than the lithospehre and has a thick, gooey consistency.  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Continents

  
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  There are seven major continents: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. Antarctica and Australia are isolated, meaning they aren't attached to other continents.  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Convection currents

  
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  Hot molten material in the asthenosphere rises and sinks in circular flows called convection currents.  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Earth's Layers I

  
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  Based on mineral composition, there are 3 main layers of the Earth: crust, core, and mantle.  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Earth's Layers II

  
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  There are 3 main layers of Earth: crust (outer layer), mantle (middle layer), and core (layer at Earth's center).  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Mantle

  
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  The mantle is divided into two main parts. The upper mantle is approximately 870 degrees Celsius where as the lower mantle is much hotter at 2,200 degrees Celsius. Rock becomes molten or liquid at these…  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: North American Plate

  
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  This image depicts the North American plate, one of seven major continental plates that make up the lithosphere.  » more info

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• Topography and the Earth: Travel through Earth's layers

  
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  Earth has three main layers: crust, mantle and the core. This animation depicts the changing qualities of the interior of Earth's surface. The chemical composition of materials changes, and the density,…  » more info

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• Traits and Heredity: Genetic engineering video clip

  
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  Genetic engineering involves the process of changing the genetic makeup of a living thing.  » more info

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• Traits and Heredity: Genetic material

  
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  Genetic material, which makes up genes, consists of DNA.  » more info

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