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Lesson 80 of 84 · Plate Tectonics
ExperimentPlate Tectonics: Moving Continents (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Tectonic plates are huge slabs of Earth's crust that float on the mantle. Where plates meet, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building occur.
Key Words
- barometer
- anemometer
- rock cycle
Materials Needed
- magnifying glass
- newspaper
- spray bottle
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
Safety First
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Study the diagram and label the parts you recognize.
Step 2 — Do
Create a model of the water cycle in a bowl: place warm water in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, put ice on top, and observe condensation and precipitation.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What forms when tectonic plates collide?