Objectives In this part of the activity, you will use data from the four maps below to try to deter ...

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Objectives In this part of the activity, you will use data from the four maps below to try to determine where the plate boundaries are. The first map shows worldwide earthquakes (Seismology). The second shows volcanoes (Volcanology). The third map shows the land elevation and ocean depth (Geography). The fourth map shows the age of the seafloor (Geochronology). This assignment addresses: Course Objective 2: Use seafloor features to determine the location of plate boundaries and the motion of tectonic plates. Student Learning Outcome 1: Students will be able to use seafloor features to interpret the motion of the tectonic plates. Supplies Needed Pencil, Colored Pencils, access to a printer, and digital camera or scanner. Print the Blank World Map (PDF). Download Blank World Map (PDF).  If you don't have access to the above, you can digitally "markup" the map image as noted below:  Blank World Map (.docx) Download Blank World Map (.docx): To digitally markup, open in MS Word, and click Draw. You can also use MS Paint on a PC, use Photos on a Mac (Edit - Markup), or Use Markup on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.  If you have access to a printer, download and print the Blank World Map (under "Supplies Needed"). If you don't have access to a printer, you can download the map onto your device and draw on it digitally. Your task here is to apply what you learned about plate tectonics and the features associated with different types of plate boundaries in the lab introduction to sketch a map of worldwide plate boundaries onto your Blank World Map using only the data on the four maps.  Using only the data on the four maps (no outside resources, including the Internet, textbooks, or other people!), sketch (in pencil or a thin black line) where you think the plate boundaries are onto your Blank World Map.  Hint: there are between 12 and 15 plates. All lines should connect like puzzle pieces. Do not use color on this map, only use a pencil or a thin black line.  This is your rough draft plate boundaries map. Do not label the plates on your rough draft map. Pay close attention to detail (features such as island chains and narrow seas should provide hints as to the locations of plate boundaries). This part of the lab activity should take you about 1 hour.  Take a photograph (or save the digitally marked-up image) of your rough draft plate boundaries map.