750-word explanation regarding the role of plate tectonics in the origin of igneous rocks. To begin‚ igneous rocks come from magma‚ and magma is related to plate tectonics. Magmas differ in composition‚ temperature and viscosity. This is a major identifier of igneous rocks‚ is that they were once molten and magma Plate tectonics are the theory that the Earth’s lithosphere‚ which is the outer rigid shell is composed of several different pieces‚ or “plates” that float on a ductile mantle‚ kind of
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and seismic events are major pieces of evidence towards proving that plate tectonics theory is valid.’ Discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (40 marks) Over the years proceeding the birth of the theory‚ increasingly convincing evidence has been gathered for proof of the theory of plate tectonics. In 1912‚ Alfred Wegner proposed the theory that continents are sat upon tectonic plates and that these plates are slowly drifting around the Earth (continental drift). Since then
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rate. New geological features‚ rock formations‚ and locations of plates all rise and demolish some in a lifetime and others over a span of millions of years. Earth is dynamic; it constantly progresses and doesn’t rest. Through the churns and molds‚ the twists and turns‚ Earth is active because of plate tectonics and the rock cycle. The ideas and theories that make up plate tectonics have shown Earth’s dynamism. The position of plates on global maps didn’t always look similar to the maps shown today
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Earth’s tectonic plates. Tectonic plates shift when two separated pieces of Earth’s crust push together because of the pressure of the hot air below them pushing up on the plates from the heat of the Earth’s core. This pressure must be released somehow‚ so when the pressure becomes too great for the plates to withstand‚ one part of a plate gives way to the pressure by rising above the other part of the tectonic plate. This then causes the top plate to overlap and collide with the other plate. This
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Vinoth Loganathan New Zealand is a country which ‘straddles’ between two tectonic plates; the indo-Australian and the Pacific. The location of the South Island is south of both Australia and South Africa; this is a major contributor to the geological process of weathering because it makes Mt. Cook subject to the westerly winds. MT Cook is situated in the Southern Alps between the two tectonic plates mentioned above. Its current height is now stated at 3‚753 meters making it the tallest
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Drift Abstract The Earth is formed by plate tectonics continuously shifting causing a continental drift. This theory is more accepted than when it was originally published due to better technology providing better research and evidence. This paper discusses a little on both the plate tectonics and the continental drift as well as how the scientific method helped understand this process better. key words: Continental Drift‚ Scientific Theory‚ Plate tectonics In 1915‚ a scientist by the name
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Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large-scale motions of Earth’s lithosphere. The model builds on the concepts of continental drift‚ developed during the first few decades of the 20th century. The geoscientific community accepted the theory after the concepts of seafloor spreading were developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The lithosphere is broken up into tectonic plates. On Earth‚ there are seven or eight major plates and many minor plates. Where plates meet‚ their
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experience in geology. But later in 1930 Wegner’s would pass away before the decision on his theory was not approve by geologist. Therefore after decades the theory would disappear into obscurity. Somehow later in the 1960’s the theory that called plate tectonics. So as of today there are no problems to Wegner’s ideas and thoughts. It is told that Wegner’s theory is the foundation upon which all modern Earth science is based. What made it so bad that some actually believe in their mind that there was some
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Cited: Plate Tectonics. (2005‚ April 28). (Nasa) Retrieved May 13‚ 2012‚ from Earth floor: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates4.html Arctic Refuge drilling controversy. (2011‚ April 2). (Wikimedia Foundation Inc.) Retrieved May 13‚ 2012‚ from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Refuge_drilling_controversy Alfred Wegener. (2012). Retrieved May 13‚ 2012‚ from eNotes: http://www.enotes.com/alfred-wegener-reference/alfred-wegener Glasscoe‚ M. (1998‚ September 8). Plate boundaries
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Geology internal Surface feature: Kiwi point quarry rock face Johnsonville Shops Reference: http://maps.google.co.nz/ Ngauranga gorge Kiwi point quarry Reference: http://maps.google.co.nz/ Exposed quarry rock face from the road in Ngauranga gorge (picture 1). Take note that most of the other photos after this are taken of the rocks behind the trees and below it. Outline of kiwi point quarry Roughly 4m The picture to the left is a picture of the bottom of the rock face in
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