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... Most naturally occurring earthquakes are related to the tectonic nature of the Earth. Such earthquakes are called tectonic earthquakes. These are caused by the slow but constant motion of the plates, resulting in plate boundaries gliding past each other thus creating frictional stress. The stress bu ...
... Most naturally occurring earthquakes are related to the tectonic nature of the Earth. Such earthquakes are called tectonic earthquakes. These are caused by the slow but constant motion of the plates, resulting in plate boundaries gliding past each other thus creating frictional stress. The stress bu ...
1-3 Notes: Divergent Boundaries Think About… • What causes
... As molten rock cools in the ocean, its _______________________ line up with Earth’s magnetic field. When the magnetic field reverses, the _________________________ changes. Earth’s past magnetic reversals are apparent in the stripes of magnetic minerals in the seafloor. By testing the ages o ...
... As molten rock cools in the ocean, its _______________________ line up with Earth’s magnetic field. When the magnetic field reverses, the _________________________ changes. Earth’s past magnetic reversals are apparent in the stripes of magnetic minerals in the seafloor. By testing the ages o ...
World Geography 3202
... Evidence supporting Wegener’s theory & the flaw in his theory. J. Tuzo Wilson’s (A Canadian) contribution to the theory. Plate tectonics and different types of plates (continental, oceanic) and plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform) Plate tectonics…what causes tectonic plates to move??? ...
... Evidence supporting Wegener’s theory & the flaw in his theory. J. Tuzo Wilson’s (A Canadian) contribution to the theory. Plate tectonics and different types of plates (continental, oceanic) and plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform) Plate tectonics…what causes tectonic plates to move??? ...
Part B - Bakersfield College
... • Ridged lithospheric plates (continents + ocean floor) ride along the soft layer (like hot wax) called the asthenosphere • Plates spread apart, collide, and slide past one another. • EQ’s, crustal deformation, and volcanism take place at plate ...
... • Ridged lithospheric plates (continents + ocean floor) ride along the soft layer (like hot wax) called the asthenosphere • Plates spread apart, collide, and slide past one another. • EQ’s, crustal deformation, and volcanism take place at plate ...
Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals
... more sustainably • Instead of asking how we can increase supplies of nonrenewable minerals, we should be asking, how can we decrease our use and waste of such resources? • Since 1990, a growing number of companies have adopted pollution and waste prevention programs that have led to cleaner producti ...
... more sustainably • Instead of asking how we can increase supplies of nonrenewable minerals, we should be asking, how can we decrease our use and waste of such resources? • Since 1990, a growing number of companies have adopted pollution and waste prevention programs that have led to cleaner producti ...
Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals
... more sustainably • Instead of asking how we can increase supplies of nonrenewable minerals, we should be asking, how can we decrease our use and waste of such resources? • Since 1990, a growing number of companies have adopted pollution and waste prevention programs that have led to cleaner producti ...
... more sustainably • Instead of asking how we can increase supplies of nonrenewable minerals, we should be asking, how can we decrease our use and waste of such resources? • Since 1990, a growing number of companies have adopted pollution and waste prevention programs that have led to cleaner producti ...
Study Guide: Earth`s Structure Name: Choose the type of plate
... ___6. The part of the Earth on which the tectonic plates are able to move is the a. lithosphere b. asthenosphere c. outer core d. subduction zone ___7. The type of plate boundary involving a collision between two tectonic plates is a. divergent b. transform c. convergent ...
... ___6. The part of the Earth on which the tectonic plates are able to move is the a. lithosphere b. asthenosphere c. outer core d. subduction zone ___7. The type of plate boundary involving a collision between two tectonic plates is a. divergent b. transform c. convergent ...
Plate Tectonics and the changing earth ppt
... mountain, glaciers protect the mountain top and sides from erosion. As glaciers move, they push about great amounts of debris. When continents are glaciated, they ride Tectonics dictates latitude and “lower” in the asthenosphere altitude of places on Earth. because of increased mass. ...
... mountain, glaciers protect the mountain top and sides from erosion. As glaciers move, they push about great amounts of debris. When continents are glaciated, they ride Tectonics dictates latitude and “lower” in the asthenosphere altitude of places on Earth. because of increased mass. ...
Main Idea: Types of Volcanoes
... the air and piles up around the vent. 2. Small in size less than 500 m high. 3. More explosive than shield volcanoes, because magma contains more water and silica. 4. Magma is more viscous, which leads to more gas ...
... the air and piles up around the vent. 2. Small in size less than 500 m high. 3. More explosive than shield volcanoes, because magma contains more water and silica. 4. Magma is more viscous, which leads to more gas ...
(f) evaluate the role of plate tectonics with respect to long
... At times during Earth's long history, the configuration of the continents and seafloor have changed due to plate tectonics. This affects global sea level by determining the depths of the ocean basins. The depth of the ocean basins is all about the age of oceanic lithosphere: as lithosphere becomes o ...
... At times during Earth's long history, the configuration of the continents and seafloor have changed due to plate tectonics. This affects global sea level by determining the depths of the ocean basins. The depth of the ocean basins is all about the age of oceanic lithosphere: as lithosphere becomes o ...
Section 17.3 Theory of Plate Tectonics
... http://geology.com/nsta/convergent-plate-boundaries.shtml ...
... http://geology.com/nsta/convergent-plate-boundaries.shtml ...
Magma Formation and Behavior
... be broken to transform the solid minerals to a liquid (a magma) – Low pressure – atoms in solid minerals are spaced apart so that atoms have room to vibrate and chemical bonds between them can be broken to form a liquid (a magma) ...
... be broken to transform the solid minerals to a liquid (a magma) – Low pressure – atoms in solid minerals are spaced apart so that atoms have room to vibrate and chemical bonds between them can be broken to form a liquid (a magma) ...
Chapter-11 Mountain Building
... through compressional stress Before two continents can collide the ocean basin between them must close: Subduction Himalayas formed by the ocean basin between India and Tibet closed due to Subduction. ...
... through compressional stress Before two continents can collide the ocean basin between them must close: Subduction Himalayas formed by the ocean basin between India and Tibet closed due to Subduction. ...
HISTORY OF THE OCEANS
... • A trench is formed when two plates collide and one plate dips below the other and slides back down the mantle. • Downward movement is called subduction. Subduction produces earthquakes and volcanoes, also underwater. ...
... • A trench is formed when two plates collide and one plate dips below the other and slides back down the mantle. • Downward movement is called subduction. Subduction produces earthquakes and volcanoes, also underwater. ...
AoW: Plate Tectonics - watertown.k12.wi.us
... of the larger 11 April quake, is more confident. “I think it’s a fair argument that the 11 April earthquakes may mark the birth of a plate boundary,” he says. Things should become clearer as more earthquakes shake the region. If they are anything like the 11 April events, the rest of the world may s ...
... of the larger 11 April quake, is more confident. “I think it’s a fair argument that the 11 April earthquakes may mark the birth of a plate boundary,” he says. Things should become clearer as more earthquakes shake the region. If they are anything like the 11 April events, the rest of the world may s ...
“HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT IS INSIDE THE EARTH” The deepest
... followed by S-waves, or shearing waves. P-waves travel through both solids and liquids, but are slower in liquids. Swaves travel only through solids. With this information, scientists can observe the seismic waves and infer solid and liquid layers within the Earth. Volcanic activity transports mater ...
... followed by S-waves, or shearing waves. P-waves travel through both solids and liquids, but are slower in liquids. Swaves travel only through solids. With this information, scientists can observe the seismic waves and infer solid and liquid layers within the Earth. Volcanic activity transports mater ...
Dimensions of the Earth
... smaller spheres (zones) with distinct differences in air temperature and composition. The interface between these zones are called pauses. ...
... smaller spheres (zones) with distinct differences in air temperature and composition. The interface between these zones are called pauses. ...
Chapter 1, Section 5 – The Theory of Plate Tectonics
... i. Movement of plates in lithosphere powered by convection currents ii. Plates collide, pull apart, or grind past each other = changes in Earth’s surface 1. creates volcanoes, mountain ranges, and deep ocean trenches iii. plate movement is incredibly slow – only 1 – 24 cm. per year! ...
... i. Movement of plates in lithosphere powered by convection currents ii. Plates collide, pull apart, or grind past each other = changes in Earth’s surface 1. creates volcanoes, mountain ranges, and deep ocean trenches iii. plate movement is incredibly slow – only 1 – 24 cm. per year! ...
Earth and Space Science Quarterly Pre/Post Assessment
... A. subducting of one plate under the other causing melting of the lower plate B. sliding of one plate sideways past another resulting in friction and melting C. melting of crust because of plate movement over a “hot spot” D. rifting of a plate with lava filling in the resulting valley ...
... A. subducting of one plate under the other causing melting of the lower plate B. sliding of one plate sideways past another resulting in friction and melting C. melting of crust because of plate movement over a “hot spot” D. rifting of a plate with lava filling in the resulting valley ...
Plate Tectonics – A Geologic Revolution
... trenches extended to great depths. This was a puzzle because for earthquakes to occur rocks must behave as elastic solids. At depths below 70 km rocks do not behave as elastic solids. ...
... trenches extended to great depths. This was a puzzle because for earthquakes to occur rocks must behave as elastic solids. At depths below 70 km rocks do not behave as elastic solids. ...
Plate Boundaries
... Learning Target: Today I’m learning about plate boundaries because I need to understand the forces that change Earth’s surface. Work Session: Notes – Plate Tectonics Closing: Answer This . . . ...
... Learning Target: Today I’m learning about plate boundaries because I need to understand the forces that change Earth’s surface. Work Session: Notes – Plate Tectonics Closing: Answer This . . . ...
Seafloor Spreading and Plate Tectonics
... • Unifying theory that has done for geology what Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection did for biology… a “scientific revolution”. • Incorporates concepts from continental drift, seafloor spreading and more… ...
... • Unifying theory that has done for geology what Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection did for biology… a “scientific revolution”. • Incorporates concepts from continental drift, seafloor spreading and more… ...
Geology
Geology (from the Greek γῆ, gē, i.e. ""earth"" and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. ""study of, discourse"") is an earth science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change. Geology can also refer generally to the study of the solid features of any celestial body (such as the geology of the Moon or Mars).Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth by providing the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates. Geology is important for mineral and hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, evaluating water resources, understanding of natural hazards, the remediation of environmental problems, and for providing insights into past climate change. Geology also plays a role in geotechnical engineering and is a major academic discipline.