PLATE TECTONICS HOW THE EARTH MOVES. STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH The Earth is made up of 3 main layers: Core (inner and outer) Mantle Crust Inner core.
Explaining the patterns with a model Geologists had no good way to explain these patterns until the middle of the 20 th century. Then Harry Hess promoted.
Essential Question: How does the constant movement of lithospheric plates cause major geological events on the earth’s surface? Standard: S6E5e. Recognize.
SOIL FORMATION. Weathering and Erosion Soil Layers Soil is composed of 4 layers typically: O horizon Top layer of organic matter A horizon Weathered.
Describe how a metamorphic rock might change into an igneous rock.
Chapter 7: Plate Tectonics Table of Contents Section 2: Seafloor SpreadingSeafloor Spreading.