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The Theory of Plate Tectonics Version 2.2 is a dynamic exploration of how Earth's lithospheric plates change through time. Version 2.2, now fully narrated, embarks on a new way to study this exciting theory. All new artwork enhances the understanding of the topics covered including many animations, which are easily manipulated by the user.

Included is a new illustrated glossary with audio pronunciations. A new index makes it easy to jump to selected frames covering a specific geologic term. Navigation throughout the program is easier with fast forward, fast reverse, jump to a numbered frame, glossary, and index buttons available on every frame. Review activities are scored and may be saved to file or printed for easy teacher assessment. Version 2.2 now appears in a window on the desktop. The window can be moved and resized. This CD-ROM includes two levels: Intermediate and Advanced (Grade 7 - 12 and college).

Table of Contents (Intermediate)

Introduction

Continental Drift: An Idea Before Its Time
1.Fit of the Continents
2.Fossil Evidence
3.Evidence from Rocks
4.Climatic Evidence
5.The Great Debate

Exploring Continental Drift
1.Applying the Evidence
2.A Closer Look

Earth's Interior
New Evidence: Mapping the Ocean Floor
Plate Tectonics: A Scientific Revolution Unfolds
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Convergent Plate Boundaries
Transform Fault Boundaries
A Closer Look at Plate Boundaries

Testing the Plate Tectonics Model
1.Evidence from Ocean Drilling
2.Earthquake Patterns
3.Hot Spots and Mantle Plumes

What Drives Plate Motions?
Pangaea: Before and After

Table of Contents (Advanced)

Introduction

Continental Drift: An Idea Before Its Time
1.Fit of the Continents
2.Fossil Evidence
3.Evidence from Rocks
4.Paleoclimatic Evidence
5.The Great Debate

A Scientific Revolution Begins
1.Continental Drift and Paleomagnetism
2.Seafloor Spreading

Plate Tectonics: The New Paradigm

Divergent Plate Boundaries
1.Oceanic Ridges and Seafloor Spreading
2.Continental Rifts

Convergent Plate Boundaries
1.Oceanic-Continental Convergence
2.Oceanic-Oceanic Convergence
3.Continental-Continental Convergence

Transform Fault Boundaries

Testing the Plate Tectonics Model
1.Evidence from Ocean Drilling
2.Earthquake Patterns
3.Hot Spots and Mantle Plumes
4.Magnetic Reversals and Seafloor Spreading

What Drives Plate Motions?

Pangaea: Before and After
1.Formation and Breakup of Pangaea
2.Plate Tectonics into the Future

System Requirements: Macintosh: PowerPC™ G5 or Intel® Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or faster; RAM: 1 GB; Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later. Windows: Intel® Pentium® 4 or faster processor (or equivalent); RAM: 1 GB; Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7.

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