Question

1. Find a map online of major or minor tectonic plates, and choose one of interest to you.
2. Research the plate's geological traits and the problems that it causes local human, animal, and plant populations.
3. Describe your findings of those traits and problems in at least 200 words (3-4 paragraphs), making sure to include a map (cite your sources). Use correct grammar and spelling, and use your own words.

• Please use Citing Your Sources Tutorial from the CCCOnline Library, if you do not know the rules for referencing.

Answer 1

Earth's crust is divided into 7 lithospheric plates. These plates are of two major types. Continental plates carry continental lithosphere over them, whereas, oceanic plates carry the major oceans of the earth over them. At the junction of these plates they deform the plate they are interacting with. One of the major plate boundaries which is of global importance is the plate boundary at which the great Himalaya is situated. This is the plate boundary between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. About 50 million years ago these two plates collided with each other and formed the formidable mountain range now known as the Himalaya. This mountain range has not formed completely till now. Rather the height of this mountain range is still increasing every day. So, many tectonic activities take place at this location. Of these tectonic activities the most devastating ones are the earthquakes. Himalaya has been the home for many higher magnitude earthquakes. These earthquakes have totally disrupted the local life which have grown over the years at a glance. Most recent of these earthquakes was the Nepal earthquake. Not only the earthquakes, landslides and violent mountain flash floods are also some sources of serious perils for the civilization in this region. The tough climatic conditions of the mountain range itself is the biggest challenge for the local people and animals, moreover the tectonic activity makes it harder for them to survive in these situations.
I can’t add the map simply by downloading from a site due to the rules of the HomeworkLib platform. Please search “himlaya tectonic map” on google and you will get the map easily.