Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Earth Science 2 Unit 1

Day Starter
Objective: Make connections between faults/boundaries and earthquakes and volcanic activity through class notes/posters using the words convergent boundary, divergent boundary, transform boundary, subduction, strike-slip fault, normal fault, reverse fault, ocean ridge, ocean trench.

Question:
1. Name three types of plate boundaries.
2. Describe what occurs one of these boundaries.
3. What’s the difference between a boundary and a fault?

Exit Ticket
Today in class we discussed boundaries and faults. Not all boundaries and faults are created equal; why not? Write a perfect 3 sentence paragraph. Use at least green 2 words from the day starter in your explanation.