Understanding Magnetic Anomalies and Their Significance.

Shea, James H.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Understanding Magnetic Anomalies and Their Significance.

Shea, James H.

Journal of Geological Education, v36 n5 p298-305 Nov 1988

Describes a laboratory exercise testing the Vine-Matthews-Morley hypothesis of plate tectonics. Includes 14 questions with explanations using graphs and charts. Provides a historical account of the current plate tectonic and magnetic anomaly theory. (MVL)

Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Geology, Geophysics, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Oceanography, Physical Geography, Plate Tectonics, Scientific Research, Seismology, Teacher Developed Materials, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Learner

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Language: English

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