The Structure of the Earth

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The Structure of the Earth Learning Objectives: Describe the layers of the structure of the Earth. Describe the theory of continental drift. Describe the theory of plate tectonics. Explain how earthquakes and volcanoes form.

Structure of the Earth Crust = thin, rocky outer layer Mantle = properties of solid but flows slowly Outer core = liquid nickel and iron Inner core = solid liquid and iron http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zhtrd2p/activity

Continental Drift 1912 Alfred Wegner came up with the theory of crustal movement or continental drift. Theory of Continental Drift = continents were once joined together and gradually moved apart Wegener’s ideas were not accepted at the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5q8hzF9VVE

Evidence Supporting Continental Drift Apparent fit of the continents = continents fit like puzzle pieces Fossil Correlation = identical fossils have been found on either side of the ocean Rock and Mountain correlation = identical rocks and mountain structures have been found on either side of the ocean Paleoclimate Data – coal found in cold regions and glacial evidence found in warm regions

Plate Tectonics Theory of Plate Tectonics = the Earth’s crust is broken up into pieces called tectonic plates which float on top of the mantle

Convection Currents Cause Plates to Move Heat in the Earth causes convection currents in the mantle. Convection currents push the tectonics plates which float on the slowly moving mantle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryrXAGY1dmE

Plate Boundaries = where plates meet

Plate Boundaries

Divergent Plate Boundary: New Crust Formation

Continental Collision Boundary: Mountain Ranges

Transform Boundaries: Earthquakes Earthquakes can occur at all moving plate boundaries. Plates do not move smoothly due to friction. Pressure builds up and plates “slip” suddenly

Subduction Zone Boundaries: Volcanoes When one plate is pushed under another, oceanic crust is pushed into the Earth. Melting crust releases gases which can get pushed upwards creating a volcano.