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Plate Tectonic Model
Hey I was refered by Tuftus, I am busy doing my Physical geography degree and have an essay question asking hoe the plate tectonic model assists us in explaining geological features. Now I think they mean models showing divergence, convergence and conservative plate boundries, but am not 100% sure as that seems too easy, does any one have any ideas before i loose my mind 
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09-05-2005, 20:12
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
 Heather and if you can help her please do as I am a thicky when it comes to this stuff...
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09-05-2005, 20:13
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
Hi hyclaase (Heather, apparently  )
Plate Tectonic Model?
I think I'd be thinking upon the same lines as you are.
The model shows is that where the plates converge (and pressure builds) we get features such as mountains etc (or at least I think that's what you meant by convergence).....
I'm really not that good at Geography (didn't even get my GCSE) so maybe someone else will have a better idea?
Oh, and you might want to keep the fact that Tuftus referred you strictly to yourself. That one's trouble
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09-05-2005, 20:16
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
thanks for that! am a bit stressed today, had a big test as well and dont think i did so well... oh well never mind
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09-05-2005, 20:16
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09-05-2005, 20:18
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
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- the only problem with this kind of request is that you will get a load of google links
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/te...rstanding.html
like that, which will be difficult to use in your work without being accused of plagiarism...
I thought the diagrams were good in that link though 
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09-05-2005, 20:19
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
cheers for that, in -depth web link... !!!
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09-05-2005, 20:27
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
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indeedy
- the only problem with this kind of request is that you will get a load of google links
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/te...rstanding.html
like that, which will be difficult to use in your work without being accused of plagiarism...
I thought the diagrams were good in that link though |
I read my googles then rewrite in my own words to show i understand what i have just read, hardly plagiarism, every thing your lecturer says do you repeat word for word? now that would look like you was recording it lol
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09-05-2005, 21:06
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
Copying from one source is plagarism,
copying from many is research 
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Copying from one source is plagarism,
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Thank you sir, have a greenie.
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09-05-2005, 21:28
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
Its not plagarism if you make a bibliography.
As for the question, seems vague, what type of geological features?
Im thinking it can only show surface features, maybe earthquake epicentres at plate boundaries?
Formation of mid ocean ridges etc?
Would you write about how it is a visual aid?
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09-05-2005, 21:58
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
How about thrust belts, relay ramps, subsidence, hot spots, island arcs, paleomagnetism, lithosphere extension, convection, Moho...shall I go on, key words, you'll have to research them though, just finished my geology degree.
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09-05-2005, 21:59
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Re: Plate Tectonic Model
yeah it is vague, i think with features they are refering to rift valleys, fold mountains etc....visual aid to help explain it, good thinking
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09-05-2005, 21:59
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...How about thrust belts....
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