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Chapter 11 The Dynamic Planet. The Dynamic Planet. The Pace of Change Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy The Geologic Cycle Plate Tectonics . The Pace of Change . Geologic time scale Uniformitarianism. Geologic Time Scale. Figure 11.1. Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Robert W. ChristophersonCharlie Thomsen
Chapter 11 The Dynamic
Planet
The Pace of Change
Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy
The Geologic Cycle
Plate Tectonics
The Dynamic Planet
Geologic time scale
Uniformitarianism
The Pace of Change
Geologic Time Scale
Figure 11.1
Earth’s Core
Earth’s Mantle
Earth’s Lithosphere and Crust
Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy
Earth in Cross Section
Figure 11.2
Earth’s Interior
Figure 11.2
Earth’s Interior
Figure 11.2
Figure 11.2
Earth’s Interior
Core to Crust
Figure 11.3
Isostatic Adjustment
Figure 11.4
Rock Cycle
Minerals and Rocks
Igneous Processes
Sedimentary Processes
Metamorphic Processes
The Geologic Cycle
The Geologic Cycle
Figure 11.5
The Geologic Cycle
Figure 11.5
The Rock Cycle
Figure 11.6
Igneous Rock Types
Figure 11.7
Sedimentary Rock Types
Figure 11.9
A Brief History Sea-Floor Spreading and Production of New Crust Subduction of the Crust The Formation and Breakup of Pangaea Plate Boundaries Earthquake and Volcanic Activity Hot Spots
Plate Tectonics
Crustal Movements
Figure 11.13
Magnetic Reversals
Figure 11.14
Relative Age of the Oceanic Crust
Figure 11.15
Continents Adrift
Figure 11.16
Earth’s Major Plates
Figure 11.17
Ocean Floor
Figure 11.18
Transform Faults
Figure 11.19
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Figure 11.20
Hot Spot Tracks
Figure 11.21
Robert W. ChristophersonCharlie Thomsen
Geosystems 7eAn Introduction to Physical Geography
End of Chapter 11
