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Guided Exploration: How Earth Formed
Part of Hall of Planet Earth.
1. Meteorites (#1–3)
The most important clues to the composition of the early solar system come from meteorites. Observe these three and explore the evidence about Earth’s formation that they contain.
2. Four Density Blocks (#4-7)
When Earth was forming, heavier materials like iron sank to the center to form the core and lighter ones like silicates rose to the surface. Lift the four samples and compare their weights. How does this connect to how Earth’s laye