Dynamic Plates App Name: In order to build our understanding of plate tectonics, we will be using the Plates” “Dynamic app in order to experience, hands-on the major movements of tectonic plates and the associated geologic features that arise. The app is very user-friendly, so please follow the directions and answer ALL associated questions in each section as you go. Divergent Boundaries: Boundaries that are_________________________________________________________ From the home page, click on the first plate icon and go through the simulation by dragging your fingers in the directions of the flashing arrows. There is a progress bar at the top of your screen to let you know how far you have to go to reach the end of the simulation. The simulation will stop at the red circles of the progress bar periodically, so just let the simulation run. Answer the following questions once you have run the simulation. Answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the “Photo Theory” icon at the bottom of the page. Additional information can also be found by clicking on the large diagram in the photo theory section. 1. What type of crust is being separated in this example? 2. What is a rift? 3. During the maturing phase, divergent boundaries create a new __________________________________ with a mid-ocean ridge in the center. 4. can one observe a real example of a mid-ocean ridge separating on land? Transform Boundaries: Boundaries that are_________________________________________________________ 1. What are transform boundaries? 2. What is a strike-slip fault?
Dynamic Plates App Name: In order to build our understanding of plate tectonics, we will be using the “Dynamic Plates” app in order to experience, hands-on the major movements of tectonic plates and the associated geologic features that arise. The app is very user-friendly, so please follow the directions and answer ALL associated questions in each section as you go. Divergent Boundaries: Boundaries that are_________________________________________________________ From the home page, click on the first plate icon and go through the simulation by dragging your fingers in the directions of the flashing arrows. There is a progress bar at the top of your screen to let you know how far you have to go to reach the end of the simulation. The simulation will stop at the red circles of the progress bar periodically, so just let the simulation run. Answer the following questions once you have run the simulation. Answers to the questions can be found by clicking on the “Photo Theory” icon at the bottom of the page. Additional information can also be found by clicking on the large diagram in the photo theory section. 1. What type of crust is being separated in this example? 2. What is a rift? 3. During the maturing phase, divergent boundaries create a new __________________________________ with a mid-ocean ridge in the center. 4. can one observe a real example of a mid-ocean ridge separating on land? Transform Boundaries: Boundaries that are_________________________________________________________ 1. What are transform boundaries? 2. What is a strike-slip fault?
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