Download 3 The Theory of Plate Tectonics Key Terms

The Theory of Plate Tectonics Objectives
After completing the lesson, I will be able to:
1) explain the theory of plate tectonics
2) describe the three types of plate boundaries
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Key Terms (A)
(1) plate-­
(2) plate tectonics-­
(3) fault-­
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Key Terms (B)
(4) spreading boundary (divergent boundary)-­
(5) rift valley-­
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Key Terms (C)
(6) colliding boundary-­
(7) sliding boundary-­
(convergent boundary)-­
(transform boundary)-­
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Interpreting Maps Using figure 20 on page 159 answer the following question:
• (Q) Which plates include both continents and ocean floor?
“Write out answer in complete sentences”
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Predicting Using figure 21 on page 160 answer the following question:
• (Q) What will eventually happen if a rift valley continues to pull apart?
“Write out answer in complete sentences”
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Checkpoint (161) (Q) What features form where two continental plates come together?
“Write out answer in complete sentences”
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Summarizing” (Q) What is the theory of plate tectonics?
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The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Cause and Effect” (Q) What do scientists think causes the movement of Earth’s plates?
“Write out answer in complete sentences”
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Predicting”
(Q) What is likely to occur at a plate boundary where oceanic crust collides with continental crust?
Why?
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The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Describing”
(Q) List and describe the type of movement that occurs at each type of plate boundary?
“Write out answer in complete sentences”
The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Tables”
Create a table comparing and contrasting the three types of plate boundaries. The Theory of Plate Tectonics Review “Lists”
Create a list of the 14 major plates. Use page 159 as a guide.