Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /21 Learning Check 4.1 LT 4.1 Earth s Interior: I can draw and interpret models of the interior of the earth. Draw the following models (put the words in the right order) 1. Compositional model 2. Structural model Word bank: (8 points for #1 and #2) Core Crust Mesosphere Asthenosphere Mantle Inner core Lithosphere Outer core 3. Next to the appropriate words above, write: silica, iron, and mix. 4. Next to the appropriate words above, write: solid, liquid, or plastic (8 points for #3 and #4) 5. Why is the composition model divided up the way it is? (1 Point) 6. Why is the structural model divided up the way it is? (1 Point) 7. How do we know what the inside of the Earth looks like? (1 Point) 8. What is the magnetosphere and what creates it? (2 Points)
Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /21 Homework 4.1 LT 4.1 Earth s Interior: I can draw and interpret models of the interior of the earth. 1. Draw the compositional model of the Earth s interior. Include the chemical make-up of each. (6 points) 2. Draw the structural model of the Earth s interior, including the physical property of each layer. (10 points) 3. Why do we have two different models? (2 Points) 4. If the inside of earth cooled down completely, would we notice? Should we care? Explain. (2 Points) 5. Explain what seismic waves are. (1 Point)
Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /12 Learning Check 4.2 LT 4.2 Plate tectonics: I can explain the evolution of tectonic theory, the evidence used to develop the theory, and a possible mechanism for plate motion. 1. What is different about plate tectonics that it gets the title Theory but continental drift is only a hypothesis? (1 point) 2. Explain how each of the pieces of evidence supports plate tectonics. (6 points) a. Continents puzzle pieces b. Fossil evidence c. Rock formations d. Climate evidence e. Sea floor spreading f. Magnetic symmetry 3. Can you explain what causes the plates to move? (1 point) 4. Draw the process of convection. Explain where it is hot and where it is cold. (4 points)
Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /22 Homework 4.2 LT 4.2 Plate tectonics: I can explain the evolution of tectonic theory, the evidence used to develop the theory, and a possible mechanism for plate motion. 1. Can explain the difference between continental drift and plate tectonics? (4 points) 2. Can you list the 6 pieces evidence for plate tectonics and explain each? (12 points) a. b. c. d. e. f. 3. Can you explain what causes the plates to move? (2 points) 4. Explain how a lava lamp works (with a picture). Explain where it is hot and where it is cold. (4 points)
Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /15 Learning Check 4.3 LT 4.3 Surface Features: I can model surface features of the earth due to plate tectonics. 1. Using the figure, name each type of boundary. (5 points) A. B. C. D. E. Next to each boundary, write what would be made there. Use the following words: Island arch, Volcano, Subduction, Rift Valley, Trench, Mid-ocean Ridge, and Mountains (2 points each) A B C D E
Potter Name: Date: Hour: Score: /17 Homework 4.3 LT 4.3 Surface Features: I can model surface features of the earth due to plate tectonics. 1. Using the figure, name each type of boundary. (5 points) A. B. C. D. E. 2. Place an X in the appropriate location. A Island arch Volcano Subduction Rift Valley Trench Mid-ocean Ridge Mountains B C D E 3. Draw a picture of how subduction can create both deep sea trenches and volcanoes. (2 points)