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Chapter 11 The Dynamic Planet
Geosystems 6eAn Introduction to Physical Geography
Robert W. ChristophersonCharles E. Thomsen
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The Dynamic Planet
The Geologic Time Scale
Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy
The Geologic Cycle
Plate Tectonics
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Geologic Time Scale
Figure 11.1
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Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy
Earth’s Core InnerOuter
Earth’s Mantle Asthenosphere
Earth’s Lithosphere and Crust Continental crustOceanic crust
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Earth in Cross Section
Figure 11.2
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Earth’s Interior
Figure 11.2
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Earth’s Interior
Figure 11.2
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Figure 11.2
Earth’s Interior
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Core to Crust
Figure 11.3
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The vast give-and-take at the Earth-atmosphere-ocean interface or cycling within the lithosphere
Fueled by the sun and Earth’s internal heat
Hydrologic Cycle
Rock Cycle
Tectonic Cycle
The Geologic Cycle
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The Geologic CycleRock Cycle
Rock – assemblage of minerals bound together or a mass of a single mineral… Minerals – inorganic, nonliving, natural compound having a chemical formula and crystalline structure
Igneous Processes Sedimentary Processes Metamorphic Processes
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The Geologic Cycle
Figure 11.5
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The Rock Cycle
Figure 11.6
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Igneous Rock Types
Figure 11.7
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Sedimentary Rock Types
Figure 11.9
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Plate Tectonics Conceptual model and theory of crustal movement
Continental drift
Sea-floor spreading
Subduction of the Crust
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Crustal Movements
Figure 11.14
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Magnetic Reversals
Figure 11.15
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Relative Age of the Oceanic Crust
Figure 11.16
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Continents Adrift
Figure 11.17
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Earth’s Major Plates
Figure 11.18
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Ocean Floor
Figure 11.19
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Transform Faults
Figure 11.20
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Figure 11.21
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Hot Spot Tracks
Figure 11.21
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End of Chapter 11
Geosystems 6eAn Introduction to Physical Geography
Robert W. ChristophersonCharles E. Thomsen