Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics
Leaning Module
Objectives

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this module you will be able to:

describe the concepts of plate tectonics, continental drift and sea floor spreading.
describe the evidence for the theory of continental drift.
describe how lithospheric plates interact with one another.
give examples and explain tectonic activity at plate boundaries.

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For Citation: Ritter, Michael E. The Physical Environment: an Introduction to Physical Geography.
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Last revised 6/5/12