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Chapter 5: Deformation of the Crust |
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Welcome to Modern Earth Science. Chapter 5 describes how the movement of lithospheric plates changes the topography of the Earth. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of the effects of stress in the crust and the formation of different types of mountains. |
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Review and Practice |
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Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
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Glossary: Chapter 5
Use this handy list of terms to help you understand the new vocabulary in this chapter.
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Activity: Floating Mountains
Explore what happens when the amount of crustal material loaded onto the lithosphere changes.
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Thinking Critically: Minding Mount St. Helens
Read a short passage about the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, analyze the information in the passage, and then answer questions about the eruption.
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Quiz Yourself: Deformation of the Crust
Select one of the sections listed below to test your knowledge of deformation, stress, and mountain formation.
Section 5.1 ||
Section 5.2 ||
Section 5.3
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Homework Help: Chapter 5 Review
Do you understand the vocabulary and concepts in this chapter? Click below for a worksheet that guides you through the important points to know.
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Teacher Notes
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Enrichment and Extension |
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Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 5 are listed below.
TOPIC: Folding and Faulting
SciLinks CODE: MES050
TOPIC: Types of Mountains
SciLinks CODE: MES052
TOPIC: Tracking Plate Movements
SciLinks CODE: MES054
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