Outlines the major features of the theory of plate tectonics and notes how the theory can be used to explain the distribution of the world’s major earthquake zones and areas of volcanic activity. Provides ample evidence to support the validity of the theory of plate tectonics and explores some possible explanations as to how the plates actually move. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302952
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Continental drift
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earthquakes
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Formations (Geology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Geology, Structural
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plate tectonics
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Volcanoes
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Formations (Geology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geology, Structural
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)