OUTCOMES for Earth's Crust
Geological Plate Tectonics and Time Scale
1. Analyse and compare data to determine patterns and trends on some catastrophic events that occur on or near Earth's surface
2. Describe theories from the past to present plate tectonics, including Canadian examples
3. Organize and develop a chronological model or geological time scale of major events in Earth's history
Rocks and Minerals
1. Classify minerals and rocks on the basis of their characteristics and method of formation, and compare with classification keys
2. Collaboratively plan and construct a geological land mass profile using simulated core sampling
3. Explore and describe the composition of Earth's crust, using common samples, scientific studies, and society's needs
Weathering, Soil, and the Rock Cycle
1. Investigate and explain various ways in which rocks can be weathered and explain the rock cycle
2. Relate various meteorological, geological, and biological processes to the formation of soils
3. Investigate and discuss procedures and expenditures for enriching soils, providing science and technology examples
Geological Plate Tectonics and Time Scale
1. Analyse and compare data to determine patterns and trends on some catastrophic events that occur on or near Earth's surface
2. Describe theories from the past to present plate tectonics, including Canadian examples
3. Organize and develop a chronological model or geological time scale of major events in Earth's history
Rocks and Minerals
1. Classify minerals and rocks on the basis of their characteristics and method of formation, and compare with classification keys
2. Collaboratively plan and construct a geological land mass profile using simulated core sampling
3. Explore and describe the composition of Earth's crust, using common samples, scientific studies, and society's needs
Weathering, Soil, and the Rock Cycle
1. Investigate and explain various ways in which rocks can be weathered and explain the rock cycle
2. Relate various meteorological, geological, and biological processes to the formation of soils
3. Investigate and discuss procedures and expenditures for enriching soils, providing science and technology examples
2. Theory of Plate Tectonics
What is it?
It is the theory that the earth's crust is actually made up of several large sections, called plates, that are always moving. These plates are floating on the hot, thick Mantle kilometres below. The continents move by riding piggyback on top of the vast, thick plates of rock.
What is the evidence supporting it?
We discussed three examples of evidence that support the Theory of Plate Tectonics.
It is the theory that the earth's crust is actually made up of several large sections, called plates, that are always moving. These plates are floating on the hot, thick Mantle kilometres below. The continents move by riding piggyback on top of the vast, thick plates of rock.
What is the evidence supporting it?
We discussed three examples of evidence that support the Theory of Plate Tectonics.
- Ancient fossils of a now extinct, small aquatic reptile that have only been found in Africa and South America.
- Fossils of tropical trees and animals have been found beneath the ice in the Antarctica.
- Marsupials have been found on the continents of Australia, South an North America.
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<<< On the left the Theory of Plate Tectonics is explained.
On the right is a competing view to the Theory of Plate Tectonics. >>>
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2. Tectonic Plate Movement
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3. Mapping Earthquake & Volcanic Activity
mapping_earthquake_and_volcanic_activity.pdf | |
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4. Mountain Building
mountainbuilding.pdf | |
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5. Rock Cycle
6. Weathering of Rocks
- Environmental Weathering (eg. wind, water, and ice)
- Chemical Weathering (eg. acid rain)
- Biological Weathering (eg. roots of plants)
READ MORE @ Weathering of Rocks
7. Identifying Rocks
- Minerals
- Luster
- Density
- Cleavage
- Hardness
- Colour
READ MORE @ Identifying Rocks 2