ENVS 1050 Chapter 3: Geology Notes - week 3
12 Feb 2016
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Plate techtonics: alfred wedgener created the theory of the continental drift (idea that the continents moved about the face of the planet) This drew out the view that ocean basins are permanent and that the features on earth are. Paradigm: a comprehensive theory that holds a very high degree of con dence and respect. Pangea: single super continent continental shelf: a slope platform of continental material that extends from the shore. Monday, june 30, 2014 every part of the system is linked earths system is powered by two energy sources. Remaining heat from the when the earth formed. *** view diagram in the book on page 27. Metamorphic rocks cooler rocks since they are hotter. Mid ocean ridges: apparently come from surroundings taken from the ocean sea oor. Represents at least 20% of the earth"s surface. Consist of a layer on later of basaltic rocks that have been faulted and uplifted.
