ESS.SCI.8.G

Distinguish the location, type, and relative motion of convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries using evidence from the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes.

Earth Systems Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
locationtyperelative motionconvergent plate boundariesdivergent plate boundariestransform plate boundariesevidencedistributionearthquakesvolcanoes
Skills
  • distinguish (location, type, and relative motion of plate boundaries) #dok2
  • use evidence (from distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes) #dok3
  • classify (types of plate boundaries as convergent, divergent, or transform) #dok2
  • analyze (distribution patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize the three types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. #dok1
  • I can describe the general location of different types of plate boundaries. #dok1
  • I can distinguish between the types of plate boundaries based on their movement. #dok2
  • I can classify specific plate boundaries as convergent, divergent, or transform. #dok2
  • I can identify the relative motion of tectonic plates at different boundary types. #dok2
  • I can analyze the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes to predict plate boundary types. #dok3
  • I can use evidence from earthquake and volcano locations to justify boundary classification. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The movement and interaction of tectonic plates create distinct types of plate boundaries that are reflected in patterns of earthquakes and volcanoes.
  • Understanding the evidence for different types of plate boundaries helps us explain the location and relative motion of tectonic plates on Earth.
Essential Questions
  • How can you use the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes to identify different types of plate boundaries?
  • What are the main characteristics that distinguish convergent, divergent, and transform plate boundaries?
  • How does the relative motion of tectonic plates differ at each boundary type?
  • Why is it important to understand the location and type of plate boundaries?
  • What evidence would you look for to classify a plate boundary in the field or from maps?