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Cake Batter Lava (Viscosity)
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Cake Batter Lava (Viscosity)

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Topic: Planetary Surface Processes

Grade Level: 5-8

Body: Earth

Mission:

Science Education Standards:

Earth and Space Science -- Content Standard D:

Structure of the Earth System

  • Land forms are the result of a combination of constructive and destructive forces. Constructive forces include crustal deformation, volcanic eruption and deposition of sediment, while destructive forces include weathering and erosion.

Short Description: Participants use cake batter to simulate surface lava flows with channels, levees, and ridges.

Source: Hawai'i Space Grant Consortium


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Last Updated: 22 Mar 2012