The Rock Cycle
... Transition to metamorphic • Rocks exposed to high temperatures and/or pressures can be changed physically or chemically to form a different rock, called metamorphic. • A main type of metamorphism is caused when a body of rock comes into contact with an igneous intrusion that heats up this surroundi ...
... Transition to metamorphic • Rocks exposed to high temperatures and/or pressures can be changed physically or chemically to form a different rock, called metamorphic. • A main type of metamorphism is caused when a body of rock comes into contact with an igneous intrusion that heats up this surroundi ...
Plate Tectonic Webquest
... Observe the diagram to see how the continents drifted to where they are today. You can also see the movement in reverse! 1. Count the major plates. How many are there?___________________ 2. The theory of plate tectonics (meaning "plate structure") was developed in the 1960's. This theory explains th ...
... Observe the diagram to see how the continents drifted to where they are today. You can also see the movement in reverse! 1. Count the major plates. How many are there?___________________ 2. The theory of plate tectonics (meaning "plate structure") was developed in the 1960's. This theory explains th ...
GG 101, Spring 2006 Name_________________________ Exam 2
... and the type of vegetation changes with temperature and rainfall and thus in the Himalayas vegetation changes with altitude. The variety of leaf shapes have been used to create a “leaf thermometer”. This thermometer can be used to estimate altitude. Using fossil plants, geologists can estimate the a ...
... and the type of vegetation changes with temperature and rainfall and thus in the Himalayas vegetation changes with altitude. The variety of leaf shapes have been used to create a “leaf thermometer”. This thermometer can be used to estimate altitude. Using fossil plants, geologists can estimate the a ...
Chapter Four – Earth Science
... • Below the crust is the Mantle. This is a hot layer of rock. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle together form the lithosphere. Beneath the lithosphere is a softer layer called the asthenosphere. ...
... • Below the crust is the Mantle. This is a hot layer of rock. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle together form the lithosphere. Beneath the lithosphere is a softer layer called the asthenosphere. ...
Earth`s Layered Structure
... Which of the following areas would most likely be the safest during a major earthquake? a. area with granite bedrock b. area with steep slopes of unconsolidated sediments c. area with loosely consolidated soil d. area with structures built on a landfill 2. A tsunami can occur when there is vertical ...
... Which of the following areas would most likely be the safest during a major earthquake? a. area with granite bedrock b. area with steep slopes of unconsolidated sediments c. area with loosely consolidated soil d. area with structures built on a landfill 2. A tsunami can occur when there is vertical ...
Plate Tectonic Webquest Plate Tectonic Webquest Site 1: http://www
... Observe the diagram to see how the continents drifted to where they are today. You can also see the movement in reverse! 1. Count the major plates. How many are there?___________________ 2. The theory of plate tectonics (meaning "plate structure") was developed in the 1960's. This theory explains th ...
... Observe the diagram to see how the continents drifted to where they are today. You can also see the movement in reverse! 1. Count the major plates. How many are there?___________________ 2. The theory of plate tectonics (meaning "plate structure") was developed in the 1960's. This theory explains th ...
Plate Tectonics - Cloudfront.net
... crust or mantle of the earth. • The hot, liquid rock will break through weak spots in the surface and form volcanoes or flood basalts. • Many volcanoes do not release lava, instead they spit ash and small bits of lava called lapilli. • Some eruptions are quiet with very fluid (low viscosity) lava fl ...
... crust or mantle of the earth. • The hot, liquid rock will break through weak spots in the surface and form volcanoes or flood basalts. • Many volcanoes do not release lava, instead they spit ash and small bits of lava called lapilli. • Some eruptions are quiet with very fluid (low viscosity) lava fl ...
Tour of Plate Boundaries
... As you have learned, where there is upwelling of the asthenosphere, the crust above spreads apart, and new material from below bulges up into ridges. Where there is subsidence of the asthenosphere, the crust is being pulled down along with it to form depressions, or trenches. This can be visualized ...
... As you have learned, where there is upwelling of the asthenosphere, the crust above spreads apart, and new material from below bulges up into ridges. Where there is subsidence of the asthenosphere, the crust is being pulled down along with it to form depressions, or trenches. This can be visualized ...
Plate: a rigid slab of solid lithosphere rock that has defined
... By measuring the movement of the earth they can determine if the fault plates are locked or creeping steadily and also measure the amount of movement of the plates. This will help them ...
... By measuring the movement of the earth they can determine if the fault plates are locked or creeping steadily and also measure the amount of movement of the plates. This will help them ...
G-3
... •Circular heat currents are generated in the Earth’s mantle which cause movement in the plates. •The movement of the Earth’s lithospheric plates is termed as tectonic movements. •Tectonic movements are divided in to horizontal movements and vertical movements. •Horizontal movements give rise to tens ...
... •Circular heat currents are generated in the Earth’s mantle which cause movement in the plates. •The movement of the Earth’s lithospheric plates is termed as tectonic movements. •Tectonic movements are divided in to horizontal movements and vertical movements. •Horizontal movements give rise to tens ...
Plate Tectonics
... • The Earths surface is built of plates. • The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earths outermost layer is fragmented into twelve or more large and small plates that are moving relative to one another as they ride atop a hotter, more mobile material. ...
... • The Earths surface is built of plates. • The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earths outermost layer is fragmented into twelve or more large and small plates that are moving relative to one another as they ride atop a hotter, more mobile material. ...
Slide 1
... The earth's plates sit on a dense, hot, somewhat melted layer of the earth. The plates move very slowly, pressing against one another in some places and pulling apart in other places, sometimes scraping alongside each other as they do. Mountains form as two continental plates, or an ocean plate and ...
... The earth's plates sit on a dense, hot, somewhat melted layer of the earth. The plates move very slowly, pressing against one another in some places and pulling apart in other places, sometimes scraping alongside each other as they do. Mountains form as two continental plates, or an ocean plate and ...
Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift
... (1) The subducting plate bends downward forming the outer wall of an oceanic trench (2) The trench forms a broad curve convex to the subducting plate due to Earth’s rounded surface. ...
... (1) The subducting plate bends downward forming the outer wall of an oceanic trench (2) The trench forms a broad curve convex to the subducting plate due to Earth’s rounded surface. ...
Ch 13-Volcanoes
... – Plates pull apart magma flows upward along rift zone – Fissures-cracks through which lava flows to Earth’s surface ...
... – Plates pull apart magma flows upward along rift zone – Fissures-cracks through which lava flows to Earth’s surface ...
The Earth`s Formation
... The Nebular Hypothesis states _______________________________________________ called a nebula The cloud (nebula) was over 10 billion kilometers in diameter Originally a large ___________________________________ became unstable The most dense part of the cloud started to collapse under the __________ ...
... The Nebular Hypothesis states _______________________________________________ called a nebula The cloud (nebula) was over 10 billion kilometers in diameter Originally a large ___________________________________ became unstable The most dense part of the cloud started to collapse under the __________ ...
PlateBoundaries_Background
... Mid ocean ridge—the fracture zone along the ocean bottom where molten mantle material comes to the surface, thus creating new crust. This fracture can be seen beneath the ocean as a line of ridges that form as molten rock reaches the ocean bottom and solidifies. Plate Tectonics—the theory supported ...
... Mid ocean ridge—the fracture zone along the ocean bottom where molten mantle material comes to the surface, thus creating new crust. This fracture can be seen beneath the ocean as a line of ridges that form as molten rock reaches the ocean bottom and solidifies. Plate Tectonics—the theory supported ...
Section 10.3
... At first, Earth’s surface was made of the same materials as its center. Later, the materials melted and became fluid. More dense materials settle toward the center. Less dense materials rose toward the surface. ...
... At first, Earth’s surface was made of the same materials as its center. Later, the materials melted and became fluid. More dense materials settle toward the center. Less dense materials rose toward the surface. ...
Review Plate Tectonics
... following the eruption. The link between these changes and the volcano’s eruption were not understood for years. What is this an example of? a. Values like logical thinking are important in science and understanding the cause of volcanic eruptions can explain why crops fail b. Scientific theories ma ...
... following the eruption. The link between these changes and the volcano’s eruption were not understood for years. What is this an example of? a. Values like logical thinking are important in science and understanding the cause of volcanic eruptions can explain why crops fail b. Scientific theories ma ...
The Theory of Plate Tectonics
... Data indicate that earthquakes and volcanic activity do not occur randomly throughout the world. Instead, they occur primarily in concentrated belts, as shown on the map below. The theory of plate tectonics helps explain this pattern because the earthquake and volcano belts mark the locations of pla ...
... Data indicate that earthquakes and volcanic activity do not occur randomly throughout the world. Instead, they occur primarily in concentrated belts, as shown on the map below. The theory of plate tectonics helps explain this pattern because the earthquake and volcano belts mark the locations of pla ...
Chapter 8 Study Guide
... at converging boundaries. 42. The Himalayas where two continental plates are colliding is an example of a converging (collision) boundary and the Andes Mountains where an ocean plate is being pushed under a continental plate is an example of a converging (subduction) boundary, meaning the Andes moun ...
... at converging boundaries. 42. The Himalayas where two continental plates are colliding is an example of a converging (collision) boundary and the Andes Mountains where an ocean plate is being pushed under a continental plate is an example of a converging (subduction) boundary, meaning the Andes moun ...
Study Guide Exam #4
... What evidence indicates that the outer core is liquid? What evidence indicates that the core is composed mostly of iron and Earth’s magnetic field generated? Chapters 12 & 13 Plate Tectonics: How do continental crust and oceanic crust differ in density, composition, thickness, and relative age? What ...
... What evidence indicates that the outer core is liquid? What evidence indicates that the core is composed mostly of iron and Earth’s magnetic field generated? Chapters 12 & 13 Plate Tectonics: How do continental crust and oceanic crust differ in density, composition, thickness, and relative age? What ...
A possible result of plates moving along a transform boundary is
... plates are moving away from each other….. ...
... plates are moving away from each other….. ...
Objective: Students will diagram faults, waves and volcanoes in
... 4. Why do most earthquakes occur at or near tectonic plate boundaries? 5. Most mountains form along plate boundaries. Draw a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Folded Mountains with FaultBlock Mountains. 6. Where are most volcanoes located and why are they located there? 7. What is the relations ...
... 4. Why do most earthquakes occur at or near tectonic plate boundaries? 5. Most mountains form along plate boundaries. Draw a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Folded Mountains with FaultBlock Mountains. 6. Where are most volcanoes located and why are they located there? 7. What is the relations ...
UKRIGS Education Project
... State that the movement of tectonic plates results in volcanic activity and earthquakes. ...
... State that the movement of tectonic plates results in volcanic activity and earthquakes. ...
Large igneous province
A large igneous province (LIP) is an extremely large accumulation of igneous rocks, including liquid rock (intrusive) or volcanic rock formations (extrusive), when hot magma extrudes from inside the Earth and flows out. The source of many or all LIPs is variously attributed to mantle plumes or to processes associated with plate tectonics. Types of LIPs can include large volcanic provinces (LVP), created through flood basalt and large plutonic provinces (LPP). Eleven distinct flood basalt episodes occurred in the past 250 million years, creating volcanic provinces, which coincided with mass extinctions in prehistoric times. Formation depends on a range of factors, such as continental configuration, latitude, volume, rate, duration of eruption, style and setting (continental vs. oceanic), the preexisting climate state, and the biota resilience to change.