Using Google Earth to Investigate Plate Tectonics
HELPFUL PLATE BOUNDARYS - click down the bottom to move onto other types
A copy of the assignment can be found here
In this assignment you will explore data about:
A copy of the assignment can be found here
In this assignment you will explore data about:
- Bathymetry (shape of the ocean floor)
- Topography (shape of the continents)
- Age of the Ocean floor
- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
to make decisions about what sort of plate boundaries are where.
The skills you will use during this assignment are comparable to those used by geologists and geo-physicists to understand the processes which shape the Earth - if you enjoy the assignment and the unit - maybe there's a career in Earth Sciences for you!
HOW TO GET STARTED:
1. Download Google Earth on your device.
2. Download (and save to your device) the Google Earth data files #1 and Data #2: EARTHQUAKES and Data #3 VOLCANOES
3. Open up both of the files in Google Earth.
2. Download (and save to your device) the Google Earth data files #1 and Data #2: EARTHQUAKES and Data #3 VOLCANOES
3. Open up both of the files in Google Earth.
4. Begin following the instructions on Page 1 of your assignment. Note how each section of the assignment starts with ‘In Google Earth’ to tell you what to do.
Other files you will need during the assignment:
A. Biodiversity of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Biodiversity of Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A. Biodiversity of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Biodiversity of Mid-Atlantic Ridge
B. Sumatra
C. Himalayas
Watch: Himalayas: A Montage
Watch: India Collides with Asia
Notes from Class (Wednesday)
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