1. …and bumping, bubbling boundaries
Plate Tectonics
…and bumping, bubbling boundaries

2. Plate Tectonics
The theory that explains how the solid lithosphere consists of a series of plates that float on the partially molten section of the mantle.

3. A is something that indicates the farthest limit, as of an area; border
boundary

4. Plate boundaries are the location where different plates meet.

5. Geologic Action at Plate Boundaries

6. Transform Boundaries
San Andreas fault zone, California

7. Divergent Boundaries
Mid-ocean ridge
Rift valley, Quiolotoa, Equador

8. Convergent Boundaries
Subduction leads to trenches
The Himalayan Mountains, Tibet

9. Use text pp. 42-47 to gather the information needed to complete your notes.
EQ: What are the 3 types of plate boundaries described through the theory of plate tectonics?
Type
Characteristics
Visual
2 plates slip past each other in the opposite direction
Earthquakes often occur here
transform
2 plates are moving apart
Forms a rift valley, many happen at the mid-ocean ridge
divergent
2 plates collide
Can cause trenches or mountains
convergent
INB p. 11

10. Fun with Page 5
Use the NYS Earth Science Reference sheet to correctly answer the 10 questions.
INB p. 10