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Theory of Plate Tectonics.

Theory of Plate Tectonics..

 Answer the following questions: Only for question number 1 allocate more indepth explenation. Allocate 3 paragraphs like an essay question. For 2-7 just answer the question with not going indepht. 1) Briefly, but completely, describe the Theory of Plate Tectonics. (40 points) 2) Name three types of primary coasts and give an example of each (10 points) 3) Name three secondary coasts, give an example of each, and explain how they were modified. You might want to include latitude, biological and geologic forces. (10 points) 4) Name two different events that can occur when two different plates collide( ie. plates of equal and plates of unequal densities), give an example of each and a location where each has occurred. (10 points) 5) Define weathering and erosion. Name three agents of each. (10 points) 6) Explain how longshore drift modifies a beach? Be specific.Include the swash and the backwash. (10 points) 7) Compare and contrast the topographic features found in a divergent ocean basin with those found in the convergent ocean basin. (10 points)

Theory of Plate Tectonics.