Earth Systems 3209 Unit 02 MLO 02

Origin of Earth

Description

This video clip focuses on the origin and segregation of Earth according to the Solar Nebula Hypothesis when it formed billions of years ago. The segregation of Earth into its layers is also discussed. Radioactivity, compression and residual heat is primarily responsible for the melting of Earth’s interior and the segregation according to composition. A sample question is included at the end.

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