Did the discovery of magnetic reversals change the way scientists
Did the discovery of magnetic reversals change the way scientists view the movement of continents in the late 1960’s? Explain Plate Tectonics —- Using the lecture slide
Did the discovery of magnetic reversals change the way scientists view the movement of continents in the late 1960’s?
How does the concept of paleomagnetism separate Alfred Wegener’s Continental Drift hypothesis from the theory of Plate Tectonics.
Did the discovery of magnetic reversals change the way scientists view the movement of continents in the late 1960’s?
Explain Plate Tectonics —- Using the lecture slide “The Theory of Plate Tectonics” ——
Relationship Questions:
In your own words and drawing a diagram, describe the general model outlining how continents are able to move.
In addition, what is meant by the phrase “Continents are along for the ride”
Briefly describe the three types of plate tectonic boundaries
The Divergent boundary
Relationship Questions:
In addition, how is the divergent boundary related to seafloor spreading?
How would you describe the interconnected pattern of divergent boundaries circumventing the earth’s surface
Also, given the nature of divergent and convergent boundary mechanics, explain why the seafloor is much, much younger than continental material.
In addition, describe the differences between seafloor spreading and continental rifting.
How is the Mid-Atlantic ridge and the East African rift zone different, but related to divergence?
Also, identify at least three geographical locations where divergent boundaries exist.
The Convergent boundary
Relationship Questions:
More so, three types of convergent boundaries —- Draw a cross sectional diagram that shows each type of convergent boundary.
Additionally, given your diagrams, describe the land feature differences between the ocean to continent (O-C) and ocean to ocean (O-O) boundaries.
In your own words, describe the geological mechanics taking place within the O-C and O-O boundaries that produce the land features described in #2 above.
Explain why oceanic plate always subducts beneath the continental plate
How does density play a role in the subduction of the O-O boundary. Use terms such as mafic and felsic to answer this question