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Our Shifting Globe

Our Shifting Globe

Every volcanic eruption and earthquake is a reminder that Earth is very much alive and in motion.

Key Ideas

As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.

Think about the following questions as you watch the video


  1. What is a tectonic plate and what are some of the characteristics of the Earth’s plates?
  2. What special role do oceanic plates play in the story of the Earth?
  3. What drives the movement of the tectonic plates?
  4. What causes earthquakes?
  5. What did the surface of the Earth look like 250 million years ago?
  6. How long did it take for the Earth to take on the appearance it has today, and how fast did the plates move?