University of Maryland Geology Plate Tectonic Theory Questions Discussion

Overview

Questions for Geology 100.

1)How does plate tectonic theory help us to explain/understand the origins of earthquakes? ( Provide 2 Paragraphs)

2) What is the evidence for the plate tectonics theory? (Provide 1-2 Paragraphs)

• (Briefly describe each in regards to the plate tectonic theory)

Geographic –

Fossil –

Paleomagnetic -

3) Plate tectonics is described as a unifying theory. We now have a consistent explanation for earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, mid-ocean ridges and island chains. Briefly describe, for each, how plate tectonics “explains” them.

Earthquakes –

Volcanoes –

Mountain Ranges –

Deep Ocean Trenches –

Mid-Ocean Ridges –

Island Chains –