Paper Sea Floor Spreading Model

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Paper sea floor spreading model. The first comprehensive attempt at such an explanation was made by harry h. What does the paper strip used in the model represent in real life. Use your seafloor spreading model to answer the questions on the next sheet. Pulling out the strips of paper represents the process of seafloor spreading 3.

Tape each strip to make a loop as shown in the diagram below. This report describes how to build a model of the outer 300 km 180 miles of the earth that can be used to develop a better understanding of the principal features of plate tectonics including sea floor spreading the pattern of magnetic stripes frozen into the sea floor transform faulting thrust faulting subduction and volcanism. In this video demo jennifer explains how seafloor spreading works using two rolls of toilet paper. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.

The magnet represents the earth s magnetic field 4. Seafloor spreading template sheet a. Over time new. Hess of the united states in a widely circulated manuscript written in 1960 but not formally published for several years.

The existence of these three types of large striking seafloor features demanded a global rather than local tectonic explanation. Apr 6 2020 explore marion mcclary s board seafloor spreading on pinterest. Students will make a paper model illustrating the concept of sea floor spreading and the development of symmetrical magnetic stripes on either side of a mid ocean spreading center. Seafloor spreading earth science indicator 9 describe the interior and structure of earth and earth s crust as divided into tectonic plates riding on top of slow moving currents of magma in the mantle earth science indicator 11 use models to analyze the size and shape of earth its surface and its interior e g globes.

Pull each strip of paper towards the slits nearest the margins of the paper. When the strips of paper are pulled out what process does this represent. Students work as individuals. Students should have a better understanding of the relati.

Circulate the ribbons of paper to simulate the movement that occurs during seafloor spreading. A model of sea floor spreading teacher s guide ellen p.