Name __________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Per__________
Plate Boundaries Project
The grade that you make on this project will be averaged with your Plate Tectonics Test grade to count as one major grade.
You will need to provide:
1. a definition for each type of plate boundary
2. a name of a specific example of each plate boundary, or a place where you can find each plate boundary on Earth
3. an illustration for each example listed.
This illustration should:
-have arrows that show the direction that the plates are moving
-be colored
-be labeled (Things like oceanic crust, continental crust, subduction, asthenosphere, lithosphere)
-name the type of landform that is created on the surface as a result of the plate movement
(mid-ocean ridge, volcanic islands, ocean trench, etc.)
Where can I find information to help me complete this project?
--Chapter 10 in the 8th grade science book- pages 284-292
--Websites - These links are listed on your teacher's website as well
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https://www.iris.edu/hq/files/programs/education_and_outreach/aotm/11/2a.PlateBoundaries_Background.pdf
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http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/understanding.html
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https://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/plate.html
--Your teacher's website - Gallery walk of Plate Boundaries
Definition
Divergent Plate
Boundary
Illustration of a divergent boundary between
oceanic - oceanic crust.
Name of a well-known divergent
plate boundary or place on Earth
you can find one.
Illustration of a divergent boundary between
continental - continental crust.
The landform created on Earth's surface by this type of plate The landform created on Earth's surface by this type of plate
boundary is called a
boundary is called a
___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Definition
Convergent Plate
Boundary
Name of a well-known convergent
plate boundary or place on Earth
you can find one.
Illustration of a convergent boundary
between oceanic - oceanic crust.
Illustration of a convergent boundary
between oceanic - continental crust.
Illustration of a convergent boundary
between continental - continental crust.
The landforms created on Earth's
surface by this type of plate boundary
are called
________________________________
The landforms created on Earth's
surface by this type of plate boundary
are called
_______________________________
The landform created on Earth's surface
by this type of plate boundary is called
a ______________________________
Definition
Transform Plate
Boundary
Name of a well-known transform
plate boundary or place on Earth
you can find one.
Illustration of a transform boundary between continental - continental crust.
The landform created on Earth's surface by this type of plate boundary is called a __________________________________
Name __________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________ Per__________