Plates are composed of the crust and a part of the upper mantle, these two parts together are called the lithosphere. Students will be able to understand key concepts of plate tectonics state three types of tectonic plate boundaries. Create a timeline of the events leading to the theory of plate tectonics. 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. Midway between the plate boundary and the edge of the continent location b on the diagram c. Introduction to physical geology created by ralph l. Ret 2006, rev 2 7 introduction to plate tectonic theory, geodesy, and vlbi the plate tectonic theory is a relatively new, accepted only around 50 years ago. Nplate, innromiplostim european medicines agency europa. In other words, cooling of the mantle leads to plate tectonics while cooling of the core is responsible for mantle plumes. At the boundary where the two plates are pulling apart location c on the diagram d. 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. Hypothesize what will happen to the shape and size of the red sea in time. Plate tectonics the tectonic plates of the world were mapped in the second half of the 20th century. But the boundary between the north american and pacific plates interfaces in a line that runs from the mexican border north.
The theory has caused a revolution in the way we think about the earth. Use pdf export for high quality prints and svg export for large sharp images or embed your diagrams anywhere with the creately viewer. Because it is so important in understanding how the world works, plate tectonics is the first topic of discussion in this textbook. How would solid material accomodate movement in this solid body. Surface observations and seismic waves showed that the earths interior was solid. 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. Pdf on jan 1, 2005, herve martin and others published earth structure and. Based on this diagram, explain how the red sea was formed. Most divergent margins have oceanic crust on either side oceanic ridges, but very young ones might involve a. Plate tectonics, theory dealing with the dynamics of earths outer shell that. The sections, called plates, move on a plasticlike layer of the mantle.
Approximately five times more dense than surface rocks. Plate tectonics use the links below to explore available resources covering major concepts associated with the study of plate tectonics. At the boundary of the continent and ocean basin location a on the diagram b. 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. According to the theory of plate tectonics, the earths crust and upper mantle are broken into moving plates of lithosphere. The layer below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere. This pdf includes 54 full pages of various flippables, graphic organizers and activities for an interactive science notebook to be used during a unit on earth science 16 pages are teacher answer keys. In this lab, students will test plate tectonics against two other hypotheses. These adjustments may include things like page orientation, page reduction 80% vs.
Unless otherwise specified, this work by washington state colleges is licensed under a. The theory of plate tectonics is now wellestablished and forms the basis of our current understanding of the structure and dynamics of our earth. Unlike river valleys that form primarily through erosion, rift valleys form by the subsidence. Since the development of the theory, geologists have had to reexamine almost every aspect of. Lab worksheet plate tectonics wenatchee valley college.
Geological understanding of plate tectonics 25 that plate tectonics cools the mantle whereas mantle plumes cool the earths core. Plate tectonics lesson animated diagram for children. The plasticlike layer below the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere. The process of drawing a picture involves students much more deeply than reading or discussion. Check out the several printable pdf math worksheets on algebra arranged by algebra topics. Proposed the continental drift theory in the 1900s. You will recall from a previous chapter that there are three. Plate tectonics diagrams depending upon your printer, you may have to adjust your page andor printer settings to make a print out of the following diagrams. Plate tectonics is the theory that explains how large pieces of the earths outermost layer, called tectonic plates, move and change shape. Earths crust and upper mantle are broken into sections. You can edit this template and create your own diagram.
The lithosphere lithosphere is comprised of the upper mantle and the crust, the outer shell of the earth. Nplate was designated as an orphan medicinal product eu305 283 on 27 may 2005. Tectonic plates plate boundary referenced from bird, peter 2003 an updated digital model of plate boundaries. 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. Plate convergence vectors referenced from united states geological survey. The theory encompasses the older concepts of continental drift, developed. Teaching plate tectonics with easytodraw illustrations is fun and effective. San andreas fault slide by slide description fault movement, especially at plate boundaries, is largely an underground or even underwater process hidden from our view. Continental crust underlies much of the earths land surface. The oceanic crust near the midocean ridge is older younger than the oceanic crust farther.
We live on a layer of earth known as the lithosphere which is a collection of rigid slabs that are shifting and sliding into each other. During the first 30 years of this century the theory of continental drift was actively debated among geoscientists. Plate tectonics, our major paradigm for how the earth works, was established in the 1960ies following decades of observational research that culminated in key. Continental drift 1912 alfred wegener meteorologist theory. Plate tectonics, the study of such relative motions. Adult patients with immune thrombocytopenia itp who have.
Notes on plate tectonics plate tectonics states that the earths crust and upper mantle are broken into sections, called plates. Information for the user nplate 125 micrograms powder for solution. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia plate tectonics from greek, tekton builder or mason describes the large scale motions of earths lithosphere. Plate tectonics plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology and revolutionized geology cornerstone of earthsystem approach.
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. Plate tectonics during the past 40 years, a new model has emerged and revolutionized earth sciences like perhaps no other before. Describe some of the events and pieces of evidence that led to the theory of plate tectonics. Nplates active ingredient is romiplostim, which is a protein used to treat low platelet counts in patients with immune idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura called. For the rest of us, plate tectonics is a simple theory that.
Using easytodraw illustrations to teach about plate. Tectonic plates california institute of technology. Plasienka geological institute, slovak academy of sciences, slovakia keywords. Adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia itp who. Name class period plate tectonics project 110eptsj objective. Resources in this section pertain to the theory of continental drift, plate tectonics, mantle convection, plate boundaries, hot spots, earthquake waves and earthquake analysis. Arabian plate and the african plate are divergingrift is formed and water. Symbols white arrows show plate motion direction volcanoes generalized hot spot arrow direction of plate motion great earthquakes since 1900. Continental drift, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics. Many earth processes make more sense when viewed through the lens of plate tectonics. Plate margins can be places where the plates diverge, converge, or slip laterally past each other. Introduction to plate tectonic theory, geodesy, and vlbi. The theory of plate tectonics grew out of earlier hypotheses and observations collected during exploration of the rocks of the ocean floor. Plate tectonics map of the world, showing plates, boundaries, boundary types and more.
Nplate is a thrombopoietin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in. Teaching plate tectonics with easytodraw illustrations next time you teach plate tectonics, consider a drawwithme presentation that will engage your students and help them understand the spatial and movement aspects of plate boundary environments. The theory that the earth is broken into plates and are in motion due to convection currents in the asthenosphere upper mantle alfred wegener. Convergence data are shown by arrows describing direction and speed, relative to the plate across the boundary.
Plate tectonics information and facts national geographic. As you read each paragraph, take notes about the key ideas in. According to the theory of continental drift, the world was made up of a single continent through most of geologic time. Creately diagrams can be exported and added to word, ppt powerpoint, excel, visio or any other document.
Why are there so many volcanoes around the red sea. Plate tectonics theory, diagrams, boundaries geology. The first comprehensive theory of continental drift was suggested by the german meteorologist alfred wegener in 1912. To explain the theory of plate tectonics and present the information in a creative format. Crust mantle core crust lithosphere plate movement the crust is broken into plates that move. The following website contains a more detailed and lesson plans on plate tectonics, geodesy, and vlbi. The global mosaic of plates periodically reorganizes itself and new plate boundaries form while others close up.
That continent eventually separated and drifted apart, forming into the seven continents we have today. You may use the diagram and interactive presentation below. If you stop taking nplate a low blood platelet count thrombocytopenia is likely. Most foldables and flippables are left blank on the inside. Nplate 250 micrograms powder and solvent for solution for injection. Schematic diagrams showing how continental crust breaks left and how. Wipe the site where nplate is to be injected with an alcohol swab, using a circular motion. The shifts and movements of these plates shape our landscape including the. If severe thrombocytopenia develops during nplate treatment, assess have had an insufficient. Create a piece of art model, sculpture, painting, drawing on plate tectonics and include a 5 paragraph explanation of your art.
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