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Dividing the earth by physical properties?
« on: September 08, 2005, 12:53:07 PM »
I am learning earth science and part of my notes say:

The earth, by physical properties, is divided into 3 key regions:
-lithosphere
-asthenosphere
-core

I don't understand why the earth is divided in this way.  And where does the mesosphere go? (lithosphere + asthenosphere + core isn't the "whole" earth)

Can someone answer me, please? I would appreciate for your *delete me*
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Re:Dividing the earth by physical properties?
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2005, 01:03:09 PM »
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I don't understand why the earth is divided in this way.

I aggree with you. Why divide a pizza into toppings, crust, cheese, sauce and bread? Its just all one pizza afterall.
« Last Edit: September 08, 2005, 01:04:14 PM by Mitch »
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