Unleashing Nature’s Waste Warriors: A Journey to Earth’s Core – or Just Deep Enough to Bury Our Poop!

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Adapted from Volcanoes Are ‌Hot:​ Oliver’s ‌Great Big ⁢Universe #2 by Jorge Cham. September 2024. ⁣Used with permission from ⁢Amulet Books, part of ABRAMS.


Understanding Earth ​Through⁣ a Layered Perspective

Imagine the⁣ Earth ⁢as you would a layered dessert.

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The Layers of Creation

Take⁣ those delightful layered cakes‌ sold at bakeries, where each component settles distinctly after being ‌mixed and shaken ⁣up. The cream ‍rises ⁤to the ⁢top, while the denser layers rest below and any heavier bits settle at the very base.

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Similarly, in its formative years as a molten sphere billions of years ago,⁢ our ‌planet underwent ⁤this exact process! The lighter materials floated toward ‍the surface while heavier substances sank deep within.

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The‍ Planet’s Structure‍ Explained

Earth takes on a rounded shape—think of⁣ how materials settle ‌when ‌they are poured into‌ an orb—establishing that ⁤densest elements gather at its core while‍ lighter ones ‌create outer layers.

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A ‍Peek inside Earth’s Layers: From⁢ Crust to Core

.class article-paragraph یافته⁤ .skip > When we envision⁤ slicing open an avocado or halved egg, we notice their internal stratification resembling Earth’s own layering system.

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