Plate Tectonics - theory stating that the Earth’s crust is made up of large, moving plates - the major force in geomorphology.

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Plate Tectonics - theory stating that the Earth’s crust is made up of large, moving plates - the major force in geomorphology.

Continental Drift - Idea developed by Alfred Wegener in Proposed that the light continental crust “floated” on the dense oceanic crust. - Proposed the idea of “Pangea” - His theories were altered to create the modern view of plate tectonics.

Boundaries -Three types of boundaries: - Convergent - Divergent - Transform

Convergent Boundaries -Boundary where plates push together. - Three types: - Continent/Continent - creates non-volcanic mountains (Himalayas)

Convergent Boundaries

-Boundary where plates push together. - Three types: - Continent/Continent - creates non-volcanic mountains (Himalayas) - Ocean/Continent - aka Subduction - creates volcanic mountains (Andes, Cascades) - Ocean/Ocean - creates volcanic islands (Indonesia)

Divergent Boundaries -Boundary where plates pull away from each other. - Examples: - Mid-Atlantic Ridge (Iceland) - Great Rift Valley in Africa

Divergent Boundaries

Transform Boundaries -Boundary where plates slide parallel to each other. - Example: San Andreas Fault - major earthquakes

Plate Tectonics

Ring of Fire - Area of subduction around the Pacific Ocean known for volcanoes.