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Gizmo Instructions
If you have not yet signed up for Gizmos, follow these instructions:
Go to http://go-el.com/join
Use code ELPFXXTR
Click next
If you've used Gizmos before and remember your login information, log into your account. Otherwise, create a new account
Write down your username and password and put this information in a safe place
Click here to open the Plate Tectonics Gizmo.
Question 1
1.
Warm Up: List at least 2 geologic features (features that fit within the geosphere)
Question 2
2.
Question 3
3.
Describe the way the plates move in relation to each other at Boundary A by typing a description, clicking the blue plus sign to record an audio response, or sketching it with the "Show Your Work" option.
(Hint: arrows are a great way to show how the plates are moving).
Question 4
4.
Question 5
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Question 6
6.
Describe the way the plates move in relation to each other at Boundary B by typing a description, clicking the blue plus sign to record an audio response, or sketching it with the "Show Your Work" option.
(Hint: arrows are a great way to show how the plates are moving).
Question 7
7.
Question 8
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Question 9
9.
Describe the way the plates move in relation to each other at Boundary C by typing a description, clicking the blue plus sign to record an audio response, or sketching it with the "Show Your Work" option.
(Hint: arrows are a great way to show how the plates are moving).
Question 10
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Question 11
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Question 12
12.
Describe the way the plates move in relation to each other at Boundary D by typing a description, clicking the blue plus sign to record an audio response, or sketching it with the "Show Your Work" option.
(Hint: arrows are a great way to show how the plates are moving).
Question 13
13.
Part 1: Boundary A
Select the "Boundary A" tab at the top of the Gizmo.
Use the arrows underneath the tab and observe how the plate moves.
What type of plate boundary is Boundary A?
Transform
Divergent
Convergent Collision
Convergent Subduction
Which feature would you expect to find along Boundary A?
Fault lines
Mountains
Volcanos
Mid-ocean ridge
Part 2: Boundary B
Select the "Boundary B" tab at the top of the Gizmo.
Use the arrows underneath the tab and observe how the plate moves.
What type of plate boundary is Boundary B?
Divergent
Convergent Subduction
Convergent Collision
Transform
Which feature would you expect to find along Boundary B?
Mountains
Mid-ocean ridge
Fault lines
Volcanos
Part 3: Boundary C
Select the "Boundary C" tab at the top of the Gizmo.
Use the arrows underneath the tab and observe how the plate moves.
What type of plate boundary is Boundary C?
Convergent Collision
Convergent Subduction
Divergent
Transform
Which features would you expect to find along Boundary C?
Volcanos
Mid-ocean ridge
Mountains
Fault lines
Part 3: Boundary D
Select the "Boundary D" tab at the top of the Gizmo.
Use the arrows underneath the tab and observe how the plate moves.
What type of plate boundary is Boundary D?
Convergent Collision
Convergent Subduction
Transform
Divergent
Which feature would you expect to find along Boundary D?