ESS.SCI.8.A
Evaluate heat transfer through Earth's systems by convection and conduction and include its role in plate tectonics and volcanism.
Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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heat transferEarth's systemsconvectionconductionplate tectonicsvolcanismrole
Skills
- evaluate (heat transfer through Earth's systems) #dok3
- explain (convection and conduction) #dok2
- describe (role of heat transfer in plate tectonics and volcanism) #dok2
- analyze (the process of heat transfer in relation to geological activity) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify how heat is transferred within Earth's systems. #dok1
- I can describe the differences between convection and conduction as they occur on Earth. #dok2
- I can explain the connection between heat transfer and geological processes like plate tectonics and volcanism. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of convection and conduction in Earth's layers. #dok3
- I can evaluate the influence of heat transfer on tectonic plate movement and volcanic activity. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Heat transfer within Earth's interior is a driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates and volcanic activity.
- The different mechanisms of heat transfer—convection and conduction—play distinct roles in shaping Earth's geological processes.
Essential Questions
- How does heat move through Earth's systems and what are the main mechanisms involved?
- What is the significance of convection and conduction in Earth's interior?
- In what ways does heat transfer contribute to geological phenomena such as plate tectonics and volcanism?
- How can understanding heat transfer help us explain Earth's dynamic surface features?
- What evidence do we have for the role of heat transfer in geological processes?