In this chapter we will learn about continental drift, plate tectonics theory, what tectonic plates are, plate boundaries and what happens at these boundaries, seafloor spreading, the evidence for plate tectonics theory, and what causes the plates to move.

Welcome to Chapter 3: Plate Tectonics

In this chapter we will learn about continental drift, plate tectonics theory, what tectonic plates are, plate boundaries and what happens at these boundaries, seafloor spreading, the evidence for plate tectonics theory, and what causes the plates to move.

Here is what you will need to do for this module:

1. Download the chapter3_platetectonics_studyguide ED9.docx: Complete the questions as you read the chapter and the lecture slides.

2. Read Chapter 3.

3. Read the Chapter 3 Lecture Slides. (I know it says chapter 5 but the textbook author switched the chapters in the new edition)

4. Post to the Chapter 3 Discussion Forum by 5/26 and post two replies
6. Complete the Chapter 3 Writing Topic

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