Targeted Objectives: Science 8 9.1 Create a model replicating the changes in Earth’s continents over time. 9.2 Compare and evaluate Alfred Wegener’s evidence Plate Movement & supporting the Theory of Continental Drift and PlateTectonics. Topography 9.3 Identify the major tectonic plates. 9.4 Observe and record natural events that alter Earth Study Guide such as volcanoes and earthquakes. 9.5 Evaluate a model of a landform using contour mapping. 9.6 Describe how plate tectonics causes major geolocial Enduring Understandings events. Changes result from the interaction between 9.7 Relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features including the process of seafloor spreading. matter and energy. 9.8 Identify the forces and processes that shape Resource use is determined by physical and features of the Earth. chemical properties. Earth is a dynamic system. Essential Question: Why are constructive forces so destructive?

Key terms to remember: Continental Drift Theory Pangaea mid-ocean ridge Plate Tectonics Theory transform boundary seafloor spreading Seafloor Spreading divergent boundary lithosphere shield volcano convergent boundary asthenosphere composite volcano mantle inner/outer core cinder cone volcano crust contour lines benchmark contour interval

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Target U F O Lesson 9.1a Create a model to represent Earth’s layers to include inner core, outer core, mantle, Layer by Layer lithosphere, asthenosphere, and crust. 9.2a Compare and evaluate Alfred Wegener’s 5 pieces of evidence supporting his theories Alfred Wegener PPT of continental drift and plate tectonics. 9.3a Label a map identifying the major tectonic plates, including Eurasian, African, Indo- All Broken Up! Australian, Pacific, North American, and South American. 9.4a Compare the relationship between  earthquakes  volcanoes  plate boundaries 9.4b Identify the types of boundaries and give All Shook Up! an example of what they create. updated 6/2010 1 Target U F O Lesson  Convergent boundary  Divergent boundary  Transform boundary 9.5a Analyze the relationship between contour mapping and a 3 demensional (3D) landform. 9.5b Identify and define on a contour map:  hachure lines  benchmark Mountain or Molehill  contour line  index contour  contour interval 9.5c Construct a 3-D model of a mountain and develop a contour map. 9.6a Identify the types of volcanoes:  Shield I Lava You  Cinder Cone  Composite 9.6b Students will describe how volcanic eruptions occur. 9.7a Label a diagram representing historical seafloor spreading and identify the mid- You Floor Me! ocean ridge. 9.8a Identify the forces and processes that Under the Sea shape features of the Earth

Sample Questions:

1. Two plates that are moving away from each other are known as a. divergent b. convergent c. transform d. stationary

2. The theory of Continental Drift is accredited to a. Albert Einstein b. Isaac Newton c. Alfred Wegener d. Harry Hess

3. Seafloor spreading is a result of what kind of plate movement? a. convergent b. divergent c. transform updated 6/2010 2 d. conduction

4. Another name for the molten mantel is called the a. lithosphere b. crust c. asthenosphere d. plate

5. Which of the three volcano types produced the most violent eruptions? a. shield b. cinder cone c. composite

6. What causes plates to move when the warm material rises and the cool material sinks? a. convergent currents b. surface waves c. convection currents d. lava

7. What type of boundary causes earthquakes? a. Convergent b. Divergent c. Transform

8. A sinkhole or depression in the land would be indicted by what feature on a topographic map? a. contour line b. index contour c. benchmark d. hachure line

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9. What is the contour interval on the map above? a. 100 b. 150 updated 6/2010 3 c. 200 d. 250

10. What is the highest and lowest point on the map above? a. 1800 and 2600 b. 1750 and 2768 c. 1800 and 2768 d. 2100 and 2768

Sample Short Answer Questions

1. Label the diagram with the layers of the Earth.

2. List the five pieces of evidence that Wegener outlined as support for his theory on continental drift.

3. What is the name of the instrument used to record earthquake waves?

5. This diagram was created using GIS Arc View program. According to the legend, what specific items have been selected for this map?

6. How is the GIS diagram helpful in understanding why relationship between highly populated areas of the United States and earthquake activity?

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1. What evidence do we have that the rift in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is active and spreading?

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