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Chapter 17 – Plate Tectonics (aka Putting the Pieces Together!)
Chapter 17 – Plate Tectonics (aka Putting the Pieces Together!)
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BFRB Pages 229-239. In order to study Plate Tectonics, we must first reorganize our layering system for the Earth: Old System – 4 layers Crust (rigid)
BFRB Pages 229-239. In order to study Plate Tectonics, we must first reorganize our layering system for the Earth: Old System – 4 layers Crust (rigid)
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Dynamic Earth This unit will cover: layers of the earth, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes
Dynamic Earth This unit will cover: layers of the earth, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes
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Introducing Geology. What is Geology? Geology - the scientific study of Earth. –Physical Geology is the study of: Earth Materials –Minerals –Rocks
Introducing Geology. What is Geology? Geology - the scientific study of Earth. –Physical Geology is the study of: Earth Materials –Minerals –Rocks
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Ch. 4.2 The Theory of Plate Tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics explains the what, how and why of continental movement. Two types of earth’s crust:
Ch. 4.2 The Theory of Plate Tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics explains the what, how and why of continental movement. Two types of earth’s crust:
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Essential Questions How does the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates result in many geologic features? What are the three types of plate boundaries and
Essential Questions How does the movement of Earth’s tectonic plates result in many geologic features? What are the three types of plate boundaries and
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17.1 Drifting Continents. Early Observations In the late 1500s, mapmakers noticed the apparent “fit” of the continents on either side of the Atlantic
17.1 Drifting Continents. Early Observations In the late 1500s, mapmakers noticed the apparent “fit” of the continents on either side of the Atlantic
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1 Chapter 18- Volcanic Activity. 2 I. Magma A. How magma forms 1. All volcanoes are fueled by magma deep beneath Earth ’ s surface. 2. Magma forms when
1 Chapter 18- Volcanic Activity. 2 I. Magma A. How magma forms 1. All volcanoes are fueled by magma deep beneath Earth ’ s surface. 2. Magma forms when
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Ecology The study of the relationship between an organism and its’ environment is called Ecology
Ecology The study of the relationship between an organism and its’ environment is called Ecology
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Chapter 17 – Plate Tectonics
Chapter 17 – Plate Tectonics
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GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY
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Why do tectonic plates move?. Tectonic plates make up a part of Earth called the lithosphere. Litho- means rock and sphere- means ball. The lithosphere
Why do tectonic plates move?. Tectonic plates make up a part of Earth called the lithosphere. Litho- means rock and sphere- means ball. The lithosphere
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