PlateTect.pdf
- 1. PLATE TECTONICS PUZZLE National Science Foundation There are 15 different tectonic plates: 1. Caribbean plate 2. Cocos plate 3. Nazca plate 4. Juan de Fuca plate 5. North American plate 6. Pacific plate 7. Philipine plate 8. Arabian plate 9. Eurasian plate 10. Australian plate 11. Antarctic plate 12. Scotia plate 13. South American plate 14. African plate 15. Indian plate Refer to these numbers and names when you are completing your plate tectonics puzzle. Crust Mantle The Earth is divided into several layers. The surface The Earth is divided into several layers. The surface layer we live on is called the crust, which sits on top of layer we live on is called the crust, which sits on top of a lower layer called the mantle. Together, the crust and a lower layer called the mantle. Together, the crust and top part of the mantle make up the Earth’s tectonic top part of the mantle make up the Earth’s tectonic plates, which fit together like puzzle pieces. plates, which fit together like puzzle pieces. There are many forces which drive plate movement in There are many forces which drive plate movement in the Earth. The places where tectonic plates meet are the Earth. The places where tectonic plates meet are called plate boundaries. called plate boundaries. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes often happen at Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes often happen at plate boundaries. Islands, mountain ranges, and deep plate boundaries. Islands, mountain ranges, and deep ocean trenches also form at these boundaries. ocean trenches also form at these boundaries. Icons courtesy of The Noun Project Grade Level 3-8
- 2. Use this space to create your world map of tectonic plates
- 3. 6 Supplies Needed: scissors, tape or glue stick, colored pencils or markers or crayons Instructions: 1. Color each tectonic plate a different color. 2. Cut along the black outlines to cut out the different tectonic plates. 3. Arrange and then paste the plates on the blank page to create a world map. Hint: Use the land masses and the shape of each plate to fit the plates together. 8 9a 9b National Science Foundation DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE DOUBLE-SIDED 13
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