Description
The XC-601 Internal Structure of Earth Model is a comprehensive educational tool designed to illustrate the complex layers of our planet. This cross-sectional “cutaway” model allows students to visualize the Earth’s interior, from the solid inner core to the tectonic plates that form the crust.
Key Product Features
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Multilayer Cutaway Design: The model features a removable segment that reveals the Earth’s internal chemistry and mechanical layers, including the Crust, Mantle, Outer Core, and Inner Core.
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Tectonic Plate Illustration: The surface of the model is detailed with the boundaries of major tectonic plates, helping students understand the relationship between internal heat and surface movement.
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Color-Coded Geological Zones: Each layer is distinctively colored to represent different temperatures and material compositions:
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Inner Core: Solid metal (yellow/white).
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Outer Core: Molten liquid (orange/red).
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Mantle: Semi-solid convection zone (darker red/brown).
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Crust/Lithosphere: The thin, rigid outer shell.
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Topographical Surface: The exterior showcases realistic continents and oceans, providing context for how internal “plates” support the world’s landmasses.
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High-Quality PVC Construction: Built from durable, non-toxic PVC, making it ideal for hands-on classroom use and repeated demonstrations.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Model Number | XC-601 |
| Type | Cross-Section / Relief Model |
| Material | Durable, washable PVC |
| Mounting | Secured on a stable, rotating plastic base |
| Educational Scope | Geology, Seismology, and Plate Tectonics |
| Origin | China |
Ideal For:
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Geography & Science Teachers: A perfect visual aid for explaining continental drift, volcanic activity, and mountain building.
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Classroom Interactive Learning: Allows students to touch and see the relative thickness of the Earth’s layers.
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Earth Science Labs: Used to demonstrate how convection currents in the mantle drive the movement of internal plates.
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Library or Museum Displays: Provides a professional, three-dimensional look at planetary science for all ages.
Why Choose the XC-601?
Understanding what happens beneath our feet is difficult with 2D maps alone. The XC-601 Earth Model provides a tactile, 3D experience that clarifies how the internal plates of the Earth interact with the molten layers below. It is an essential investment for any curriculum focused on physical geography and the mechanical workings of our planet.
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