2HAT/TTO §2.1. Moving plates

§2.1 Moving Plates
Lesson goals:
1. Review various layers of the Earth
2. Video on continental drift and plate tectonics
3. Questions on video (Classroom)
3. Do exercises on §2.1
Homework:
Finish exercises §2.1  
Next lesson : topography of the world
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§2.1 Moving Plates
Lesson goals:
1. Review various layers of the Earth
2. Video on continental drift and plate tectonics
3. Questions on video (Classroom)
3. Do exercises on §2.1
Homework:
Finish exercises §2.1  
Next lesson : topography of the world

Slide 1 - Diapositive

Layers of the Earth
We discussed the various layers of the Earth last lesson. 

Let's review them!

Slide 2 - Diapositive

The inner core is solid because the
A
temperature is high
B
pressure is low
C
temperature is low
D
pressure is high

Slide 3 - Quiz

Magma, which causes the plates to move, is found in the
A
outer mantle
B
inner core
C
inner mantle
D
outer core

Slide 4 - Quiz

The radius of the Earth is
A
12800 km
B
640 km
C
6400 km
D
1280 km

Slide 5 - Quiz

The mesosaurus was a ..................
which was found on various continents
A
saltwater amphibian
B
freshwater amphibian
C
saltwater reptile
D
freshwater reptile

Slide 6 - Quiz

The presence of the mesosaurus on various continents is proof that the
A
animals could swim very far
B
continents once fitted together
C
evolution explains plate tectonics
D
Atlantic ocean is becoming larger

Slide 7 - Quiz

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Slide 8 - Vidéo

Questions on the video
1. The hot molten rock on which the plates float is called ....
2. The plates move as fast as the ....................
3. When one of the plates is forced downwards it is called ......
4. When two plates crumble during collision this is called ....
5. The ............. were formed as a result of this collision.
6. When tectonic plates collide sideways this is called .............. movement.
7. Along .................... earthquakes may occur.
8. The ................. is where the earthquake starts.
9. The ................... is where the earthquake is felt on the surface.

Slide 9 - Diapositive

Key
1. The hot molten rock on which the plates float is called magma
2. The plates move as fast as the growth of your finger nails.
3. When one of the plates is forced downwards it is called subduction.
4. When two plates crumble during collision this is called uplift.
5. The Himalayas were formed as a result of this collision.
6. When tectonic plates collide sideways this is called transform movement.
7. Along fault lines earthquakes may occur.
8. The hypocentre is where the earthquake starts.
9. The epicentre is where the earthquake is felt on the surface.

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