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Chapter 8 The Dynamic Planet

Chapter 8 The Dynamic Planet. The Dynamic Planet. The Pace of Change   Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy   The Geologic Cycle   Plate Tectonics  . Geologic Time Scale. Figure 8.1. Earth in Cross Section. Figure 8.2. Earth’s Interior. Figure 8.2. Core to Crust. Figure 8.3.

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Chapter 8 The Dynamic Planet

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  1. Chapter 8The Dynamic Planet

  2. The Dynamic Planet • The Pace of Change   • Earth’s Structure and Internal Energy   • The Geologic Cycle   • Plate Tectonics  

  3. Geologic Time Scale Figure 8.1

  4. Earth in Cross Section Figure 8.2

  5. Earth’s Interior Figure 8.2

  6. Core to Crust Figure 8.3

  7. Isostatic Adjustment Figure 8.4

  8. The Geologic Cycle Figure 8.5

  9. The Geologic Cycle • Rock Cycle   • Igneous Processes   • Sedimentary Processes   • Metamorphic Processes  

  10. The Rock Cycle Figure 8.6

  11. Igneous Rock Types Figure 8.7

  12. Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks Figure 8.8

  13. Sedimentary Rock Types Figure 8.9

  14. Metamorphic Rock Figure 8.6b

  15. Plate Tectonics   • A Brief History   • Seafloor Spreading and Production of New Crust   • Subduction of the Crust   • The Formation and Breakup of Pangaea   • Plate Boundaries   • Earthquake and Volcanic Activity   • Hot Spots

  16. Crustal Movements Figure 8.13

  17. Magnetic Reversals Figure 8.14

  18. Continents Adrift Figure 8.15

  19. Continents Adrift Figure 8.15

  20. Continents Adrift Figure 8.15

  21. Earth’s Major Plates Figure 8.16

  22. Earthquakes and Volcanoes Figure 8.18

  23. Hot Spot Tracks Figure 8.19

  24. Geothermal Energy in Califnornia

  25. Geothermal Potential in the US

  26. End of Chapter 8 Elemental Geosystems 4e Robert W. Christopherson Charlie Thomsen Modified by Jim Speer

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