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Explore the dynamic processes of change on Earth, from constructive elevation to destructive forces like volcanoes and tsunamis. Learn about plate tectonics and sea level shifts, witness the power of glaciers and valleys, and understand how the planet evolves. Discover the natural forces shaping our world in this educational presentation.
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Changes Over Time Week 2
constructive To build something new
destructive To destroy or tear down
elevation Vertical distance, or height, above sea level
Plate tectonics The theory that explains how parts of Earth’s crust have moved over time
Sea level The average height of the ocean’s surface, zero elevation
peak The highest point of a mountain
glacier A large mass or body of moving ice
valley A low area between higher areas through which a river or stream often flows
Slide 2: http://www.mpes.org/grade3/labtypesofrocks_files/image044.jpg http://www.sourcedesignsonline.com/creations/images/magma.jpg Slide 3: http://www.3mfuture.com/images/destructive-power-of-a-tsunami.jpg http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/07/18/tsunami_wideweb__470x321,0.jpg Slide 5: http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/physical/earth/images/plates.gif Slide 8: http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/5059/19964/f/94593-Perito-Mereno-Glacier-1.jpg