Explain the theory of plate tectonics.

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Explain the theory of plate tectonics. Bell Ringer Explain the rock cycle. Interactions among Earth’s processes that affect rocks allowing them to change. Explain the theory of plate tectonics. Stated that earth’s crust consists of different plates that interact with each other

Plate Boundaries and Features

Do the plates move? Do the plates move? If so, why?

Causes of Plate Motion  Scientists generally agree that convection occurring in the mantle is the basic driving force for plate movement. Convective flow is the motion of matter resulting from changes in temperature.  Mantle Convection Mantle plumes are masses of hotter-than-normal mantle material that ascend toward the surface, where they may lead to igneous activity. The unequal distribution of heat within Earth causes the thermal convection in the mantle that ultimately drives plate motion.

Convection Currents

Plate Boundary Activities Seismic activity – Earthquakes! Volcanism Mountain Building Sea Floor Spreading

Divergent Boundaries Also called spreading centers When two plates move apart Creates new seafloor (seafloor spreading) Causes ocean ridges and rift valleys

Convergent Boundaries Where two plates move together Oceanic-Continental boundaries Oceanic plate goes beneath the continental plate Causes subduction zones, trenches, continental volcanic arcs Continental-Continental Boundaries Two plates collide Forms mountains Oceanic-Oceanic boundaries One oceanic plate goes beneath another oceanic plate Creates volcanic island arcs

Transform Boundaries Two plates grind past each other without production and destruction of lithosphere Ex: San Andreas Fault in California

Evidence of Plate Tectonic Paleomagnetism : the permanent magnetization acquired by rock that can be used to determine the location of the magnetic poles at the time it became magnetized Earthquake patterns Ocean Drilling: younger oceanic crust is at the ridge crest and oldest oceanic crust is at the continental margins Hot Spots: supports that the plates move over Earth’s surface

Exit Ticket Name and describe each type of plate boundary. Plate Boundary Rap