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    Plate Tectonic: Science 9 Quarter 1 Worksheet 1

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    Plate tectonics divides Earth's outer shell into plates that move over the mantle. The theory explains the distribution of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains. Earthquakes occur at plate boundaries where plates meet and move. Volcanoes form at boundaries where plates are moving apart or colliding. Major mountain ranges occur at plate collision zones. Understanding plate tectonics can help identify areas prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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    Plate tectonics divides Earth's outer shell into plates that move over the mantle. The theory explains the distribution of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains. Earthquakes occur at plate boundaries where plates meet and move. Volcanoes form at boundaries where plates are moving apart or colliding. Major mountain ranges occur at plate collision zones. Understanding plate tectonics can help identify areas prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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    Plate tectonics divides Earth's outer shell into plates that move over the mantle. The theory explains the distribution of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains. Earthquakes occur at plate boundaries where plates meet and move. Volcanoes form at boundaries where plates are moving apart or colliding. Major mountain ranges occur at plate collision zones. Understanding plate tectonics can help identify areas prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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    SCIENCE 9

    Quarter 1 Worksheet 1
    Name:______________________________Grade &Section:_____________________Date:_______
    Topic: Plate Tectonics
    Learning Competencies & Code: The learners should be able to describe the distribution of active volcanoes,
    earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts. S10ES –Ia-j-36.1
    Content:
    Our country is blessed with so many land features such as
    mountains and volcanoes. These features can be sources of
    different minerals or can be used for agricultural purposes. For
    example, we have the majestic and world renowned Mayon
    Volcano. Because of its activity, it produces fertile slopes and
    plains which are used by the locals to grow their crops. Also,
    found in the northeastern coast of Luzon, we have the Sierra
    Madre mountain range which is home to many endemic
    species of flora and fauna.
    PLATE TECTONIC

    Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.
    The outer shell is called crust which has two forms:
    1. Continental crust: crust that forms the continent.
    Thicker but less dense because it is composed
    mainly of granite.
    2. Oceanic crust: crust under the ocean. Thinner but
    more denser because it is composed mainly of
    basalt.
    Activity 1: List the Plates!
    Using the figure below, classify the plates on the table
    whether it is major continental plate, minor continental
    plate, or oceanic plate.

    CONTINENTAL PLATES Oceanic Plates


    Major continental Minor continental
    plates plates

    EARTHQUAKE ,ACTIVE
    VOLCANOES & MOUNTAIN BELTS
    Epicenter: the point on the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake.
    Focus: point of origin where the earthquake happen.
    Fault: a break in a rock in which movement has occurred.

    Activity 2: Find the Center!


    Use the data below locate the epicenter of an earthquake using triangulation method.

    Formula:

    Where:
    d: distance (km)
    Td: time difference in the arrival time of P-wave and S-wave (seconds)

    1.Choose one of the recording stations and measure


    Recording How to compute Computed
    station the distance on
    distance on the map the map (cm)
    Batangas _____ (1.5/200)
    Puerto
    Princesa _____ (1.5/200)
    Davao _____ (1.5/200)

    the computed distance on the map scale (the scale of


    the map in figure is 1.5 cm:200 km).
    2. Center your compass on the station you have
    chosen. Draw a circle.
    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the rest of the stations.You
    should get 3 circles that intersect at a point. The
    intersection is the epicenter.

    Activity 3: Let’s Mark the Boundaries


    Describe the distribution of active volcanoes,
    earthquakes epicenters, and major mountain
    belts.

    Legend: Red,
    green, and blue
    dots represents
    earthquake
    epicenters
    Guide questions:

    Q1. How are the earthquakes distributed on the map?

    Q2. Where are they located?

    Q3. Where are there no earthquakes?

    Q4. Why is it important for us to identify areas which are prone to earthquakes?

    For questions 5-7,study the map of active


    volcanoes.

    Q5. How are volcanoes distributed?

    Q6. Where are they located?


    Map of Active Volcanoes

    Q7.Based on the map, mention a country that is unlikely to experience a volcanic eruption.

    For questions 8-9,study the map of active


    volcanoes.
    Q.8 How will you relate the distribution of mountain with the distribution of earthquake epicenters and
    volcanoes?

    Q.9 What do you think is the basis of scientist in dividing Earth’s lithosphere into several plates?

    Mountain ranges of the World

    References: Prepared by:

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    compared%20to%20Earth's%20mantle.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicenter

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