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Worksheet about Earths Moving Surface | ||
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| Subject: Geology | ||
| 6th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 293.3KB | ||
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| Publish date:November 26, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2024-09-11 05:16:11 | By: theodor eslamahmedkhalil | |
| File info: The Earth's surface is constantly moving due to various geological processes. These movements can occur over long timescales, leading to significant changes in the Earth's landscape. Here are some of the key processes that contribute to the Earth's moving surface: 1. Plate Tectonics: The Earth's outer shell, called the lithosphere, is divided into several large plates that float on the semi-fluid layer below called the asthenosphere. This theory of plate tectonics explains how these plates interact and move. Plates can move apart at mid-oceanic ridges, where new crust is formed, or they can collide at subduction zones, where one plate is forced beneath another. Plate boundaries are also associated with lateral sliding, known as transform boundaries. These plate movements result in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the creation and destruction of ocean basins. 2. Earthquakes: Earthquakes occur when there is a sudden release of energy along faults, which are fractures in the Earth's crust. This release of energy creates seismic waves that propagate through the Earth, causing the ground to shake. Earthquakes are most commonly associated with plate boundaries, where the movement and interaction of tectonic plates result in stress accumulation and eventual release. 3. Volcanism: Volcanic activity is another process that contributes to the movement of the Earth's surface. Volcanoes form when molten rock, called magma, rises to the surface through cracks and vents in the Earth's crust. As the magma erupts, it forms new landforms, such as volcanic mountains, lava flows, and volcanic ash deposits. Volcanic activity is often associated with plate boundaries, particularly at subduction zones and mid-oceanic ridges. 4. Erosion and Weathering: Erosion and weathering processes continuously shape and modify the Earth's surface. Erosion involves the removal and transportation of rock and sediment by natural forces such as water, wind, ice, and gravity. Weathering refers to the breakdown and alteration of rocks and minerals at or near the Earth's surface due to physical, chemical, and biological processes. These processes can create valleys, canyons, coastlines, and other landforms. 5. Glacial Processes: Glaciers are large masses of ice that can move under their weight, slowly reshaping the landscape as they advance and retreat. Glacial erosion can carve out deep valleys, create U-shaped valleys, and deposit large amounts of sediment, including moraines and glacial till. 6. Sea-Level Changes: Sea levels can change over geological timescales due to factors such as the melting of ice caps and glaciers or tectonic movements. These changes can expose or inundate coastal areas, leading to the formation of new coastlines and the alteration of existing landforms. These processes, along with others, contribute to the dynamic nature of the Earth's surface. They shape the continents, create mountains and valleys, and influence the distribution of landforms and geological features we observe today. It's important to note that these surface movements occur over long periods of time and may not be readily apparent on human timescales. | ||
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