Plate+Tectonics,+Earthquakes,+&+Volcanoes+-+Oh,+My!

Visit this website http://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html and complete the following tasks in your interactive notebook as you navigate through it:

//**Important: For the questions, make sure you write the questions and answers in your notebook!!**//

Earth's Structure
 * 1) Draw and label a diagram that accurately represents the Earth's Structure (feel free to use color!!)
 * 2) List and describe each of the Earth's interior layers

Plate Tectonics
 * 1) What important contribution did Alfred Wegener make?
 * 2) What is "Pangaea"?
 * 3) Where is the lithosphere located?
 * 4) Describe modern plate tectonics theory.

Plates and Boundaries
 * 1) Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast the continental and oceanic crust.
 * 2) What is a "boundary"?
 * 3) Draw a diagram(s) that describes the differences between convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

Slip, Slide, & Collide
 * 1) Draw a diagram that accurately depicts subduction zones and volcanoes.
 * Correctly label your diagram.
 * In 3-5 sentences, describe what is taking place.
 * 1) What is a tsunami? How does one form?
 * 2) Draw a diagram that accurately depicts collision zones and mountains.
 * Correctly label your diagram.
 * In 3-5 sentences, describe what is taking place.
 * 1) In 3-5 sentences, explain how transform boundaries create earthquakes.
 * 2) Draw a diagram that depicts the effects of divergent boundaries contribute to the formation of rifts.
 * Correctly label your diagram.
 * In 3-5 sentences, describe what is taking place.

Test Skills
 * 1) Complete the test skills portion of the interactive.
 * 2) When finished, "Print Screen" and paste into document
 * 3) Titled, "Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes & Volcanoes Print Screen"
 * 4) Make sure that it is in your Unit 2: Conflict folder