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Tectonic Plate Movements and Hotspots

Tectonic Plate Movements and Hotspots

This lesson introduces the idea that rates and directions of plate movements can be measured. The discussion centers on the use of mantle 'hotspots' to determine plate motions. Examples include the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos Islands, and the Yellowstone hotspot. The lesson includes an activity in which students use online resources to answer questions about the Galapagos Islands and measure plate movement rates using online data for the Hawaiian Islands hotspot.
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
June 5, 2019
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Language:
English
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