Forces that changed the Earth

(9) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:

(A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;

(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and

(C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering.

8.9A Plate Tectonics - Evidence and Development of Theories

8.9B Plate Tectonics and Crustal Features

8.9C TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS