chapter 8 the dynamic planet
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Chapter 8 The Dynamic Planet. The Dynamic Planet. The Pace of Change Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy The Geologic Cycle Plate Tectonics . Geologic Time Scale. Figure 8.1. Earth in Cross Section. Figure 8.2. Earth’s Interior. Figure 8.2. Core to Crust. Figure 8.3. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 8 The Dynamic Planet
The Dynamic Planet
The Pace of Change
Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy
The Geologic Cycle
Plate Tectonics
Geologic Time Scale
Figure 8.1
Earth in Cross Section
Figure 8.2
Earth’s Interior
Figure 8.2
Core to Crust
Figure 8.3
Isostatic Adjustment
Figure 8.4
The Geologic Cycle
Figure 8.5
The Geologic CycleRock Cycle
Igneous Processes
Sedimentary Processes
Metamorphic Processes
The Rock Cycle
Figure 8.6
Igneous Rock Types
Figure 8.7
Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks
Figure 8.8
Sedimentary Rock Types
Figure 8.9
Metamorphic Rock
Figure 8.6b
Plate Tectonics A Brief History Seafloor Spreading and Production of New Crust Subduction of the Crust The Formation and Breakup of Pangaea Plate Boundaries Earthquake and Volcanic Activity Hot Spots
Crustal Movements
Figure 8.13
Magnetic Reversals
Figure 8.14
Continents Adrift
Figure 8.15
Continents Adrift
Figure 8.15
Continents Adrift
Figure 8.15
Earth’s Major Plates
Figure 8.16
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Figure 8.18
Hot Spot Tracks
Figure 8.19
Geothermal Energy in Califnornia
Geothermal Potential in the US
End of Chapter 8
Elemental Geosystems 4e
Robert W. ChristophersonCharlie ThomsenModified by Jim Speer