Geology+-+Tectonics

=__ GEOLOGY - PLATE TECTONICS UNIT __=
 * Geology is the study of the Earths structure and the processes which cause changes to the Earth's surface. In this topic you will investigate the process of Plate Tectonics and the associated Volcanic and Seismic activity.

In this first section we review the internal structure of the Earth and look the theory of 'Plate Tectonics' which describes how segments of the Earths crust are in constant motion on a minute scale, leading to the movement of whole continents over a long period of geological time. (NO CUT & PASTE)** EXPLAINS PLATE TECTONICS VERY WELL.**
 * __ PART 1 - PLATE TECTONICS __ **
 * A SUMMARIZE THE FIRST PAGE ON EARTH STRUCTURE FROM [[file:Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics notes.doc]] ONLY AS AN A4 POSTER
 * YOU SHOULD ALSO WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS. THE FIRST WILL INFORM YOU ABOUT THE EARTHS STRUCTURE. THE SECOND
 * INTRO TO GEOLOGY PT 1 - EARTH STRUCTURE - AVAILABLE ONLY ON COLLEGE INTRANET**

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 * INTRO TO GEOLOGY PT 2 - PLATE TECTONICS -**

A COMPLETE THE YOU WILL NEED AN ATLAS.
 * A USING THE SAME PAGE AS ABOVE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE [[file:Structure and Tectonics worksheet.doc]]**
 * The theory of plate tectonics has developed over the last 60 years or so and in that time there has developed a wide range of supportive evidence for this theory.**

On a smaller scale, there are processes which shape more local land shape. For example the shape of the land around Bendigo. These processes include Faulting (breaking) of rock layers, Folding (bending) of rock layers and Erosion of rock layers. The first document below explains the processes involved. The second is an assessment task for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of these processes.
 * PART 2 - FOLDING AND FAULTING **
 * A [[file:Fold-Fault activity.doc]] **


 * __ PART 3 - SEISMIC AND VOLCANIC ACTIVITY __**

In this section you will be researching and preparing a report on one of two areas. You may choose to find out about Earthquake prediction or Earthquake damage mitigation.