Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics How do we explain the existence of land and oceans, and the features that are found on (land) and within (oceans) them?
Plate Tectonics. Tectonics refer to the deformation of Earth’s crust and results in the formation of structural features such as mountains.
SEAFLOOR SPREADING – YES!! 1.HOW DOES THIS RELATE TO THE FORMATION OF THE OCEAN FLOOR? 2.IS THE EARTH GETTING BIGGER? 3.HOW DOES THE FORMATION OF NEW OCEAN.
Floodplain Management SESSION 2 Stream Systems on Dynamic Earth Geologic Framework Prepared By Donald R. Reichmuth, PhD.
Final Exam Review The area of Earth science that examines the physical and biological changes that have occurred in Earth’s past is called ____. A. meteorology.
Alfred Wegener First proposed continental drift hypothesis in 1915 Published The Origin of Continents and Oceans Continental drift hypothesis.
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes.. How do Scientists Know what is inside the Earth? Scientists use indirect evidence to determine what is inside.
New Zealand EarthquakeEarthquake M 6.3 earthquake Shallow epicenter: 2- 3 miles Close to Christchurch, city of 370,000 After shock to the September 4 th.
Brain Drain 2 Milestone Review 2 99 Questions. 1.) What is the theory that explains how the universe was created? 1.) What is the theory that explains.
Earth Science SOL Review You should know this vocabulary for each unit!
Andes Mountains, South America Evidence of Continental Drift.
Jeopardy Plate Tectonics “ON THE Move” with Plate tectonics! Earth’s Layers Plate Boundari es Geologic Activity EvidenceRocks! Rock Cycle 100 200 300.