8th Grade Earth Science

Take a Tectonic Vacation!

As we conclude our study of Earths structure, processes and
plate tectonics, lets travel around the world and investigate
the evidence for these theories.
Destination #4: Bolivia, South America
1. Visit the following website:
http://skywalker.cochise.edu/wellerr/students/andes/proj
ect.htm
2. In complete sentences, answer the following questions:
a. Where are the Andes Mountains located?
b. How many ranges are included in the Andes?
c. How long is this mountain range?
d. What two tectonic plates are responsible for the
formation of the Andes?
e. When do geologists estimate the formation of the
Andes began (what geologic era)?
f. Describe the movement of the Nazca Plate in regards
to the Andes.
g. What results in the western part of the South
American Plate rising?
h. Briefly describe the biodiversity of the Andes.
3. Complete your travel log and map for Destination #4.