Unit 5 Discussion

Follow all guidelines and instructions for submitting discussion posts and responses. Complete the following Discussion.

Unit 5 Discussion: Exploring the Ocean Floor

Part A:

In “Layered Earth” Unit B: Unit Activity: Exploring the Ocean Floor, complete all simulations, then create a document with all questions answered about this activity. Provide the following basic information at the beginning of your discussion post.

Because you don’t have access to “Layered Earth,” this is the document for those questions, etc., from that website. – GEL101 – Unit B Unit Activity.docx – Layered Earth” Unit B – Unit Activity: Exploring the Ocean Floor
There is a total of 8 questions in the “docx” above.

Describe the area and the location of your research site.

Describe the fault types along the subduction zones.

Complete all of the simulations, and answer all questions.

Provide a thorough discussion of all the different types of faults.

Part B:

Select two additional areas where two plates are moving (one subducting under another) and describe the types of faults and their locations.

Additional information can be found at: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/mid-ocean-ridge.html