Chapter 1A. Plate Tectonics
Learning Objectives
By carefully reading this chapter and completing the learning activities within it, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify and describe the chemical and physical layers of the Earth.
- Explain the basic theory of plate tectonics including what plates are and the processes that cause them to move.
- Differentiate between the three types (and any subtypes) of plate boundaries by explaining basic geologic features and processes associated with each.
- Analyze data to identify plate boundaries on the planet
