1. Describe the 3 main layers of the earth and identify where they are on a diagram. 2. Differentiate between the two types of crust. 3. Describe the layers of the mantle and ident... 1. Describe the 3 main layers of the earth and identify where they are on a diagram. 2. Differentiate between the two types of crust. 3. Describe the layers of the mantle and identify where they are located on a diagram. 4. Describe the two parts of the core. 5. Who proposed the continental drift theory? What does this theory propose? 6. What is the name of the supercontinent that the scientist used? How long ago did he think it existed? 7. Describe the 4 pieces of evidence that were used to support the continental drift theory. 8. Describe the concept of seafloor spreading. 9. What evidence is there to support that seafloor spreading occurs? 10. What part of the earth is made-up of moving plates? 11. What are convection currents? Describe how they cause plates to move. 12. What are the two types of divergent plate boundaries? Identify some well-known examples/locations, describe what happens at the boundaries, and the effects these boundaries have. 13. What are the three types of convergent plate boundaries? Identify some well-known examples/locations, describe what happens at the boundaries, and the effects these boundaries have. 14. What is a transform plate boundary? Identify a well-known example here in the US and describe what happens at this boundary. 15. How do sedimentary rocks form? What are some key characteristics of this rock type? 16. How do igneous rocks form? What are some key characteristics of this rock type? What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive? 17. How do metamorphic rocks form? What are some key characteristics of this rock type?
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The Earth's layers: crust, mantle, and core (inner and outer). Continental drift by Alfred Wegener proposes Pangaea existed 300 million years ago. Evidence: fossils, geology, climate. Seafloor spreading creates crust at mid-ocean ridges. Lithosphere plates move due to mantle convection; types include divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
The Earth's layers include the crust, mantle, and core. The crust is the outermost layer, with the mantle beneath it, followed by the core, which is divided into inner and outer parts. Continental drift theory was proposed by Alfred Wegener, who suggested that continents were once a single landmass named Pangaea, existing roughly 300 million years ago. Evidence for this theory includes fossil distribution, geological similarities, and climatic indicators. Seafloor spreading is the creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges, supported by magnetic patterns in the seafloor. Earth's moving plates form the lithosphere, driven by convection currents in the mantle. Types of plate boundaries include divergent (e.g., Mid-Atlantic Ridge), convergent (e.g., Andes mountain range), and transform (e.g., San Andreas Fault). Sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments, igneous rocks from cooling magma, and metamorphic rocks from heat and pressure. Intrusive igneous rocks form below Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form above.
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The Earth's layers include the crust, mantle, and core. The crust is the outermost layer, with the mantle beneath it, followed by the core, which is divided into inner and outer parts. Continental drift theory was proposed by Alfred Wegener, who suggested that continents were once a single landmass named Pangaea, existing roughly 300 million years ago. Evidence for this theory includes fossil distribution, geological similarities, and climatic indicators. Seafloor spreading is the creation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges, supported by magnetic patterns in the seafloor. Earth's moving plates form the lithosphere, driven by convection currents in the mantle. Types of plate boundaries include divergent (e.g., Mid-Atlantic Ridge), convergent (e.g., Andes mountain range), and transform (e.g., San Andreas Fault). Sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments, igneous rocks from cooling magma, and metamorphic rocks from heat and pressure. Intrusive igneous rocks form below Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form above.
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The concept of continental drift was groundbreaking as it introduced the idea that continents are not fixed and have moved across Earth's surface over geologic time. This concept paved the way for the plate tectonics theory.
Tips
Confusing the crust types (continental vs oceanic) or plate boundary types is common—focus on distinct characteristics: divergent (spreading), convergent (collision), transform (sliding).
Sources
- The Earth's Layers Lesson #1 | Volcano World - volcano.oregonstate.edu
- The Three Layers Of The Earth, Inner Core, Outer Core - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- What are the Earth's layers? - Phys.org - phys.org
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