ABSTRACT
Basic principles related to the near surface structure of the Earth must be reviewed from the previous chapter. The spatial relationship of features requires emphasis and a reference to the Earth’s surface topography without oceanic waters should clarify the distribution of processes associated with plate tectonics. Explanation of the application of plate tectonics to provide reasons for large-scale geographical form (continental shape) and processes (earthquake zones) should be
scales may be introduced related to contemporary change at plate margins and longer timescale implications of the build up of continental crust. For some students used to true north on maps and the idea of fixed magnetic polarity the palaeomagnetic evidence for plate tectonic process and continental movement should be examined thoroughly.
