New Magma Layer Found Deep in Earth's Mantle?

This informational text is intended to support reading in the content area. The National Geographic article discusses models and theories that shed new light on the structure of Earth's layers, including new evidence to suggest a molten later of rock trapped deep in the Earth's mantle.
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Direct Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/09/100923-science-early-earth-core-magma-liquid-molten-layer/

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Earth layers, seismic waves, core, mantle, text complexity, informational text
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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