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Lesson 10 of 84 · Fossils
ExperimentPlate Tectonics: Moving Continents
What You'll Learn
Tectonic plates are huge slabs of Earth's crust that float on the mantle. Where plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building occur.
Key Words
- erosion
- sediment
- igneous
Materials Needed
- newspaper
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Study the diagram and label the parts you recognize.
Step 2 — Do
Create a model of the water cycle in a bowl: place warm water in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, put ice on top, and observe condensation and precipitation.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What forms when tectonic plates collide?