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Earth And Space : Tectonic plates & the Earth internal structure

A research guide for Year 9 Science students.

Earth Structure

Seafloor Spreading

Mid-Ocean Ridge

Magma

Earth's tectonic plates

 

Plate Tectonics

In much the same way that geographic borders have separated, collided, and been redrawn throughout human history, tectonic plate boundaries have diverged, converged, and reshaped Earth throughout its geologic history. Today, science has shown that the surface of Earth is in a constant state of change. We are able to observe and measure mountains rising and eroding, oceans expanding and shrinking, volcanoes erupting and earthquakes striking.

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Encyclopedia Britannica Database

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  • Tectonics
  • Seafloor Spreading
  • Continental Drift
  • Continental Shelves 

Gale Science Database

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  • Tectonics
  • Seafloor Spreading
  • Continental Drift
  • Continental Shelves 

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