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Do you want to learn more about the Earth?
Do you want to learn more about the Earth?

Energy Around Us

It takes a lot of energy to support life on Earth. Where does it all come from?

Four Layers of Soil

There are four horizons (layers) of soil: O, A, B, and C. Learn about them all here.

Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere

In this video from The World Almanac for Kids, learn more about how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact. If you're at home, you'll need your school's INFOhio username/password. If you don't know it, find it on INFOhio's Get Password page.

MyTopo

Have you ever wondered what the topography of your town is? Just enter an address to explore your town and other places on Earth with this map.

National Geographic: Lithosphere

What makes the lithosphere a unique layer of earth? Follow the link to learn more about the "coolest and most rigid part of the Earth." Find images, diagrams, and an encyclopedia article. Note: Links to the maps are no longer available. 

The Rock Cycle

Rocks can change from one form to another. Find out how in this Study Jam from Scholastic.