Plate Tectonics
Do you agree
with the theory of plate tectonics? Why or why not?
In class I
search about Earth Interior and if we look at the earth layers, earth have four
layers which are crust, mantle, inner core, outer core. As we search and
discuss in class, outer core is very thick layer which is totally liquid. It is
made up by metal like iron. Inner core is very solid (hard), it is made up of
metal. Mantle is very thick layer which is made up of molten rock which is
liquid, so that why it’s
move. The crust is the
top part of the Earth. It is where we live.
If we look
at plate boundary, there are three types of boundaries which are divergent,
convergent and transform. These three act as evidences that the plates are
moving. Convergent plate boundary is when two plates come together which
usually create mountains/ mid-ocean ridges. Divergent plate boundary is when
the plate fall apart which create rift valley/ deep- sea trench. Transform boundaries are formed when
two boundaries slide past each other, it usually creates earthquake. The 3
types of plate boundaries would create 3 different features which are evidence
as plate tectonics.
In class we
also search about the ring of fire. The Ring of Fire is the location where most
of the seismic activity in the world is taking place. Seismic zone are the
area’s where earthquakes waves happens more. A major volcanic earthquake called
ring of fire which made a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Mid- Atlantic ridge
is second major volcanic which formed underwater chain of volcanic mountain. Active volcanoes are the kind of volcanoes
which explode at least once in history. Extinct volcano are the volcanoes which
will not going to explode anymore. The
Pacific Ocean has a mid- oceanic ridges and is surrounded by Subduction zones. There
are so many earthquakes and volcanoes all around the border of the Pacific
Ocean, where the Subduction zones are located.
From this
project I've learned that earth’s characteristics has changed throughout the
long period of time. The theory of Tectonic Plates is agreeable, because there
is a lot of evidence proving it. Plate tectonics had been and in present are
consistently changing. Earth wasn't the same when it was created, because there
are evidence we have found today which supports it. Topics, such as earth
interior, Plate boundaries and the ring of fire are technically tested explains
of the reality of the theory of Plate Tectonics.
Reflection
- What did you enjoy most about this project and why?
In the
project I really like making quizzes because it was fun to make it. We can make
or ask any question related to topic. It was also important to keep that in
mind that student’s understand the topic.
- What was the most challenging for you during this project and why?
In the project the most challenging thing for
me to do in this to manage the time so I could finish activity on time. In addition
we had to keep all the things in our mind and had to understand topic well for
the quiz.
- What new skills did you learn from doing this project?
In the
project I learned that it’s very important to complete very thing on time
otherwise it will be hard to cover. It
helped me to manage my time well. It really helped to write things in my own
words.
- Is there anything you could have done to improve any of your work? Explain.
In the
project at the start I was little confused and I was going crazy with the
project but I think I should have been little calm about project. I think I would
have make my mini poster little fancy because Ms. Kara told me it was the most
boring poster she ever sees lol. I didn't had idea about the time that how I should
have use. But I think the mistakes I made I've learned that I shouldn't go
crazy with things.
- What would you change about this project?
In the
project I would do more fancy things with just finding all the correct
information. I will keep the balance. I will be more creative so it will
attract students. This projects had a lot of fun things I could do. It was
really helpful for me to learn about plate tectonics. I was really shocked at
first when I found the all the continents were together.
