CLO 1: Explain evolution of ocean and ocean basin

1. Ocean topography consists of continental margin, ocean floors and mid ocean ridges. List and explain elements consist in continental margin with diagram. (6 marks)

2. Plate boundaries can be divided into three types. Compared and contrast the different types of plate boundaries. (10 marks)

3. Describe sea floor spreading and why it was an important piece of evidence in support of plate tectonics. (10 marks)

4. Explain on how the atmosphere and ocean exist in our earth (10 marks).

5. What are the differences between lithosphere and the asthenosphere? (8 marks)

6. Discussed how the chemical composition of earth’s interior differs from its physical properties. (10 marks)

7. Discuss an idea of continental drift and the evident that support this theory. (10 marks)

8. What are the difference between a mid ocean ridge and a hotspot? (4 marks)

9. Describes the difference in earthquake magnitudes that occur between the three types of plates boundaries and include why these differences occur. (10 marks)