The Theory of Plate Tectonics Fort Bend ISD在板块构造理论堡垒ISD.pptVIP

The Theory of Plate Tectonics Chapter 9, Section 5 A geological theory stating that pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are in constant, slow motion. As plates move they crash together, pull apart and grind past each other. Each movement along a plate boundary creates a different land feature. Plate Boundaries Transform Boundaries Two plates slip by each other Crust is not created or destroyed Earthquakes occur often What drives the plates? Plate Boundaries Divergent Boundaries Plates move away from each other Found in the oceanic and continental crust Creates rift valleys The mid-ocean ridge is a D.B. Plate Boundaries Convergent Boundaries Plates come together, collide, crash! 3 things can happen depending on the type of crust that is colliding. 1 - Oceanic to Oceanic – the more dense plate will subduct (go under the other). 2 - Oceanic to Continental – the more dense oceanic crust subducts (goes under) /college/geo/egeo/animations/ch2.htm 3 - Continental to Continental  – builds mountains Plate Boundaries Demo- /college/geo/egeo/animations/ch2.htm Subduction - /explorations/03fire/logs/subduction_320.mov * * *