Unit 4 Study Guide: Earth Science PDF

# Unit 4 study guide earth science Hello class, Our Unit 4 25-question multiple choice exam on the following topics will be Tuesday (11/26) ## Plate Tectonics: - Explain the theory of plate tectonics and the evidence supporting it. - Describe the types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent,...

# Unit 4 study guide earth science Hello class, Our Unit 4 25-question multiple choice exam on the following topics will be Tuesday (11/26) ## Plate Tectonics: - Explain the theory of plate tectonics and the evidence supporting it. - Describe the types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent, transform) and their associated features. - Analyze the movement of tectonic plates and its effects on Earth's crust. ## Volcanoes and Earthquakes: - Identify the causes and effects of volcanic activity and earthquakes. - Understand the relationship between tectonic activity and the formation of volcanoes and earthquakes. - Explore how seismic waves are used to study Earth's interior. ## Rock Cycle and Tectonics: - Investigate how the movement of tectonic plates influences the rock cycle. - Explain the processes involved in the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. - Connect the role of plate tectonics to rock formation and recycling. ## Interactions with Other Earth Systems: - Develop models showing how plate tectonics interact with other Earth systems: - Volcanic activity affecting the atmosphere. - Tectonic uplift altering water flow in the hydrosphere. - Impacts of tectonics on the biosphere and ecosystems.