Module 3 Global tectonics F1.K1 The Earth is composed of rocks which – have distinctive mineralogies and textures* The physical structure of the Earth F2.K2 The formation and alteration of igneous The origin of the Earth’s structure and metamorphic rocks result from the Earth’s The plate tectonics paradigm internal energy* Plate boundaries and igneous process F2.K3 Deformation results when rocks Geological structures Rock mechanics – undergo permanent strain in response to Structural geology and plate boundaries applied tectonic stresses and can be interpreted using geological maps* F4.K1 The Earth has a concentrically zoned structure and composition F4.K2 The internal heat is the Earth’s underlying cause of lithospheric plate motions that control global geological processes G2.K1 Geological structures are formed when rock material undergoes deformation* T2.K1 Outcrop patterns on geological maps can be used to identify and interpret structural elements T2.K2 Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications* Module 4 Interpreting the past F2.K1 The mineralogy and texture of – sedimentary rocks are the result of the surface Uniformitarianism and the rock cycle process part of the rock cycle, driven by Surface processes and products external energy sources* Relative dating and biostratigraphy F3.K1 Study of present day processes and organisms enables understanding of changes in the geological past F3.K2 Geological events can be placed in relative and absolute time scales* T2.K2 Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications*
Module 3 – Global tectonics The physical structure of the Earth The origin of the Earth’s structure The plate tectonics paradigm Plate boundaries and igneous process Geological structures – Rock mechanics Structural geology and plate boundaries F1.K1 The Earth is composed of rocks which have distinctive mineralogies and textures* F2.K2 The formation and alteration of igneous and metamorphic rocks result from the Earth’s internal energy* F2.K3 Deformation results when rocks undergo permanent strain in response to applied tectonic stresses and can be interpreted using geological maps* F4.K1 The Earth has a concentrically zoned structure and composition F4.K2 The Earth’s internal heat is the underlying cause of lithospheric plate motions that control global geological processes G2.K1 Geological structures are formed when rock material undergoes deformation* T2.K1 Outcrop patterns on geological maps can be used to identify and interpret structural elements T2.K2 Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications* Module 4 – Interpreting the past Uniformitarianism and the rock cycle Surface processes and products Relative dating and biostratigraphy F2.K1 The mineralogy and texture of sedimentary rocks are the result of the surface process part of the rock cycle, driven by external energy sources* F3.K1 Study of present day processes and organisms enables understanding of changes in the geological past F3.K2 Geological events can be placed in relative and absolute time scales* T2.K2 Geological maps contain information relevant to a wide range of geological applications*
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