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Chapter 20 Geologic structures

Chapter 20 Geologic structures. How rocks respond to tectonic forces!. Tectonic forces Forces generated inside the earth are called tectonic forces. Tectonic forces are expressed in terms of Stress and the resulting Strain. Stress: force applied per unit area.

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South Asia

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Ch 11 Earthquakes

Ch 11 Earthquakes. Figure 11.B. Figure 11.23. What is an earthquake?. An earthquake is the vibration of Earth produced by the rapid release of energy Energy released radiates in all directions from its source, the focus Energy is in the form of waves

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Chapter 12

Chapter 12. Weathering and erosion. Weathering Process. Weathering changes the physical form of chemical composition of exposed rock. Mechanical weathering physically breaks down rock into smaller pieces agents include ice, plants & animals, gravity, running water, wind

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes. Introductory Clips. http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/environment-natural-disasters/earthquakes/earthquake-101.html. What is an Earthquake?. Earthquakes : Vibrations (seismic waves) within Earth materials are produced by the rapid release of energy

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Hydrology Review

Hydrology Review. Water Cycle, Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate. Hydrology.

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Tectonics and Stratigraphy

Tectonics and Stratigraphy. 7 Major Plates. African Plate , covering Africa - Continental plate Antarctic Plate , covering Antarctica - Continental plate Australian Plate , covering Australia (fused with Indian Plate between 50 and 55 million years ago) - Continental plate

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A Standard at a Time: Understanding World Geography Reporting Category #2: Geography WG.03B

A Standard at a Time: Understanding World Geography Reporting Category #2: Geography WG.03B. PHYSICAL PROCESSES: How do physical forces affect a region?.

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes. And their impact on the lithosphere. Earthquakes. What is an Earthquake. General Information. Powerful Earthquake Reported in Costa Rica - YouTube. Over 30,000 happen each year worldwide that are strong enough to be felt

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The History of Life

The History of Life. The Fossil Record. Fossils & Ancient Life. Paleontologists Scientists Who Study Fossils Infer What Past Life Looked Like What They Ate & What Ate Them Behavior Environment They Lived In. What They Looked Like. What They Ate. Behavior & Environment. 3.6 MYA.

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(3) Geography: The student understands how physical processes shape patterns in the physical environment. The student is expected to: (A) explain weather conditions and climate in relation to annual changes in Earth-Sun relationships;

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TECTONIC FORCES, ROCK STRUCTURE AND LANDFORMS

TECTONIC FORCES, ROCK STRUCTURE AND LANDFORMS. Tectonic forces. The forces can affect the earth at different scale Continental, regional and even local Might cause bending, warping, folding and fracturing Three types of Tectonic forces (Earth movements) ( i ) Compressional force

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Structure & Composition of the Earth

Structure & Composition of the Earth. 4.a. Compare & contrast the lithosphere & the asthenosphere. (DOK 1) Composition, density, & location of continental crust & oceanic crust Physical nature of the lithosphere with the asthenosphere How the lithosphere responds to tectonic forces.

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Plate Tectonics

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Topic: The End is Just the Beginning... Leg 194 Wrap-up

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Aim: How are Landscapes (landforms) formed?

Aim: How are Landscapes (landforms) formed?. Landforms are the results of interaction of tectonic forces , processes of weathering, erosion, deposition, and climate. Elevation Bedrock Stream drainage pattern Soil characteristics Slope. What are the characteristics of a landscape?.

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Plate Tectonics

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Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo . Index No:08 Name: Kymberly Ngu Kym Yee Class:1N1. Wild Africa. Fashioned after the grassy plains in Africa, this south-eastern flank of the Zoo has grass-grazing mammals living alongside their deadly predators .

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