Continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Tell them that they will be using worksheets to gather all the necessary information about. Plasienka encyclopedia of life support systems eolss oceans during the earths history. Nplate is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of.
Types of plate boundaries map identification activity. Ask the students to look carefully at the shapes of the continents, and. The theory has caused a revolution in the way we think about the earth. Plate tectonics plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology and revolutionized geology cornerstone of earthsystem approach. Tectonic plates map worksheet the tectonic plates map below is a valuable source of information to help you on the earth science regents exam. The concept of interplay between mantle convection and tectonics goes back to about a century ago, with. The solid layer with plasticity in the upper mantle that is located just below the lithosphere. A map of global tectonic and volcanic activity over the last one million years, showing. With new techniques of more accurate earthquake epicenter locations, modern ways of measuring ocean bathymetry using swath mapping.
Now with this first global map of plate tectonics through this period, we. Plate tectonics visual learning company18004538481 8. According to the theory of plate tectonics, the earths crust and upper mantle are broken into moving plates of lithosphere. The presentday number of tectonic plates springerlink. Mantle convection and plate tectonics khan academy. Your job is to illustrate your map with features that indicate your understanding of plate tectonics, surface geology, and meteorology. Map earths shifting tectonic plates a gallery of map illustrations showing the positions of tectonic plates in the geologic past. Includes many maps for printing, and student worksheets. This page has a number of simple and more complicated, global plate tectonics maps showing plate motions, seismicity, and other indicators of how tectonics affects the surface of the earth.
Use the resources linked to the class notes for plate tectonics to research the answers to these questions. This story map tells the tale of earths tectonic plates, their secret conspiracies, aweinspiring exhibitions and subtle impacts on the maps and geospatial. Continental crust underlies much of the earths land surface. The tharpheezen map illustrated the geological features that characterize the seafloor and became a crucial factor in the acceptance of the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift. For the rest of us, plate tectonics is a simple theory that helps make sense of the earths face. Wipe the site where nplate is to be injected with an alcohol swab, using a circular motion. Plate tectonic maps by jessica leydon teachers pay teachers.
Plate tectonics describes the distribution and motion of the plates. Mount wrangell, a 4,317m 14,163 fthigh andesite shield volcano on the right skyline, is the only volcano in the wrangell mountains to have had documented. Plate tectonics and topographic maps flashcards quizlet. The lithosphere lithosphere is comprised of the upper mantle and the crust, the outer shell of the earth. The lithosphere lithosphere is comprised of the upper mantle and the. In 1596, the map maker abraham ortelius suggested that if a person simply looked at the continents on a map, one could see. Plate convergence vectors referenced from united states geological survey. Types of plate boundaries map identification directions b 1. Distribute the included hall map and show students how specimens found in different areas correspond to different types of plate boundaries. Start studying plate tectonics and topographic maps. Activityworld map of plate boundaries wheres waldostyle geography. Notes on plate tectonics plate tectonics states that the earths crust and upper mantle are broken into sections, called plates. Plate tectonics has had a profound affect on earths geologic and biologic history.
Create a piece of art model, sculpture, painting, drawing on plate tectonics and include a 5 paragraph explanation of your art. The plain mans guide to plate tectonics sciencedirect. World map with simplified tectonic boundaries showing the locations ofthe 22 laser tracking sites used in this study. Convergence data are shown by arrows describing direction and speed, relative to the plate across the boundary. Plate tectonics, our major paradigm for how the earth works, was established in the 1960ies following decades of observational research that culminated in key discoveries such as geomagnetic. Tectonic plates california institute of technology. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to help guide class discussions today. I also organized a few teacher notes on plate tectonics to. If you are teaching about earthquake preparedness, tsunami ready, and the earth plates motion, this free printable can be of great help to make teaching easier. Here are two plate tectonics maps which show more detail than the maps above. I prepared for todays lesson by projecting and tracing the following document plate tectonics template on a large bulletin board paper. Learn science maps plate tectonics with free interactive flashcards. If you are teaching about earthquake preparedness, tsunami ready, and the earth plates motion, this.
Lithosphere is divided into plates that slide around on top of the slowly moving mesosphere tectonic plates it occurred after the breakup of. On the driving forces of plate tectonics geophysical journal. Nov 09, 2016 in 1977, after decades of tediously collecting and mapping ocean sonar data, scientists began to see a fairly accurate picture of the seafloor emerge. Global plate tectonic maps university of texas at austin. Mapping world plates helps students connect topography, earthquakes, volcanoes, and plates. The main notions that characterize the principles of plate tectonics are continental drift, seafloor spreading, oceanic crust subduction, and. Interaction of plates along their boundaries controls the distribution of most earthquakes and volcanoes as well as the formation of mountain ranges. The earthquakes and volcanoes that mark plate boundaries are clearly shown on this map, as are craters made by impacts of extraterrestrial objects that. To create a visual model demonstrating an understanding of the various topics associated with the theory of plate tectonics and how these topics all relate to one another. Draw the symbol for each tectonic feature in the chart below divergent margins and spreading centers draw in black convergent margins subduction zone draw in blue transform faults strikeslip faults draw in green hot spot draw in red 2. Use the correct color of washable marker to locate each tectonic feature on the map. Generally, the depth of an earthquake is related to the type of tectonic boundary in which it occurs.
Surface observations and seismic waves showed that the earths interior was solid. Each individual map is available for free in pdf format. Use this map gallery to better understand how plate tectonics created the ocean and continents we are familiar. Plates are composed of the crust and a part of the upper mantle, these two parts together are called the lithosphere. This map displays tectonic plates, all shaded differently, and the continents and oceans which constitute those tectonic plates. Pdf on jan 1, 2005, herve martin and others published earth structure and. How would solid material accomodate movement in this solid body. Earthguide online classroom maps related to plate tectonics. Plate tectonics information and facts national geographic.
Since the development of the theory, geologists have had to reexamine almost every aspect of. See 17 for patient counseling information and medication. Crust mantle core crust lithosphere plate movement the crust is broken into plates that move. Another is the boundary between the north american plate and the eurasian plate. Tectonic plates plate boundary referenced from bird, peter 2003 an updated digital model of plate boundaries. Plate tectonics activity teacher answer key plate tectonics.
The earths plates jostle about in fits and starts that are punctuated with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Plate tectonics, theory dealing with the dynamics of earths outer shell that revolutionized earth sciences by providing a uniform context for understanding mountainbuilding processes, volcanoes, and earthquakes as well as the evolution of earths surface. The layer below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere. Nplate is not indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia due to. Geological survey map of tectonic plates show 21 of the major plates, as well as their movements and boundaries. Scientists have made a map that fills in a 500million year gap in earths history. Types of plate boundaries map identification activity directions.
Explain to students that they will be focusing on the plate tectonics section of the gottesman hall of planet earth. Continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics plate tectonics is a theory developed in the late 1960s, to explain how the outer layers of the earth move and deform. Download pdf versiondownload doc versiondownload the. Convergent colliding boundaries are shown as a black line with teeth, divergent spreading boundaries as solid red lines, and transform sliding alongside boundaries as solid black lines. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Scientists have made a map that fills in a 500million. World seismicity maps compiled from essa, coast and geodetic survey, epicenter data, 196167. A map showing changes in elevation of earths surface.
The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. Lithosphere is divided into plates that slide around on top of the slowly moving mesosphere tectonic plates it occurred after the breakup of pangaea, and since then the continents. It aims to use simple yet scientifically defensible models that may be easily understood by nonexperts and modified by developers. Mar 21, 2020 plate tectonics, theory dealing with the dynamics of earths outer shell that revolutionized earth sciences by providing a uniform context for understanding mountainbuilding processes, volcanoes, and earthquakes as well as the evolution of earths surface and reconstructing its past continents and oceans. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three. Just download it, open it in a program that can display pdf files, and print. Schematic map of the surface of the earth showing the 12 main lithospheric. Tectonic maps showing the major subduction zones on earth, the velocities. Propelled by intense heat simmering beneath the crust or the propelled by intense heat simmering beneath the crust or the mantle, earths surface is dramatically reshaping itself in an endless, slow motion movement called plate tectonics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lightly shade in each tectonic lithospheric plate with a different color if possible.
Nplate 125 micrograms powder for solution for injection. These concentrate in long and mostly narrow, more or less continuous strips that irregularly wriggle around the earths globe. The lithosphere includes both the crust and the solid part of the. Geologists recognize three major types of plate boundaries based on their mode of interaction. These types of boundaries must be plotted on a map showing their approximate locations. Please see prescribing information and medication guide for more information about nplate on. It allows you to create realistic fantasy worlds from your web browser. You can pay using your paypal account or credit card. There are a few handfuls of major plates and dozens. Earths tectonic platesmap showing earths major tectonic plates with arrows depicting the directions of plate movement. Closely spaced earthquakes with a range of depths that deepen i. The earth is composed of layers of different composition and physical properties, principally the solid central core, the fluid peripheral core, the viscous mantle, and the solid. To explain the theory of plate tectonics and present the information in a creative format.
Superimposed in red are the more than 400 national park system sites. Do not put more than two in a group students or pairs will need coloring pencils, the types of plate boundaries map and the types of plate boundaries map identification directions. Free printable tectonic plates map, great free printable for the earthquake training or geography classroom. A gallery of map illustrations showing the positions of tectonic plates in the geologic past. Earths shifting tectonic plates national geographic society. Download a pdf of the same map with map center on the pacific or africa. But learning about it during the last 40 years has given scientists many theoretical tools to understand other planets, even those that circle other stars. Free printable tectonic plates map tectonic plates map.
Use the table below and the map key on the types of plate boundaries map to draw the correct symbols identifying each type of plate boundary. Plate tectonics map plate tectonics pertaining to building is a scientific theory describing the largescale motion of 7 large plates and the movements of. Include each of the features andor labels in model from the below list. The southern edge of the caribbean plate, passing through northern south america, is an example.