EARTH SYSTEMS INTERNET
CONNECTION
TOPIC- EARTH'S GEOLOGIC
SYSTEMS
STANDARD 3600-05
- Students will analyze Earth's geologic
processes.
OBJECTIVES
- 3600-0501 Summarize the systemic movement of Earths crust over geologic
time.
- 3600-0502 Examine the effects of geologic processes on the surface of
Earth.
- 3600-0503 Distinguish between theory, law, evidence, fact, and superstition.
STANDARD 3600-06
- Students will analyze relationships
between Earth's crust and other Earth systems.
OBJECTIVES
- 3600-0601 Analyze how geologic processes affect other Earth
systems.
- Satellite
Images: glaciers
Provides images and information about glaciers and
climate.
- Volcano
Information Center
The purpose of the Volcano Information Center (VIC) is to
inform the user about general features of volcanoes, volcanic
eruptions and volcanic hazards in a simplified way.
- Volcanoes
of the World
Great site. Contains information, and movies of volcanoes on
Earth and in the solar system.
- Volcano
World
Sponsored by NASA, this page provides an abundance of
information about the volcanoes throughout the world.
- University of Utah
Seismograph Stations
Provides photos, newspaper articles, and personal accounts of
historic earthquakes in surrounding areas. This site also
includes information about Utah's Earthquake threat, seismicity
maps, etc.
- 3600-0602 Relate global and local geologic resources to the
biosphere.
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Updated August 20, 1999 by Kathleen
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