Parks, Peggy J.,

The importance of plate tectonic theory / Peggy J. Parks. - San Diego, Calif. : ReferencePoint, 2015. - 80 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm. - The importance of scientific theory .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Important dates in the history of plate tectonics -- A restless earth -- Early scientific beliefs -- Development of the plate tectonics theory -- Many layers of mystery -- Protecting human life -- Plate tectonics and global climate.

Explores the development and outcomes of plate tectonic theory, including changes in thinking over time, methods of experimentation and observation, and societal impacts.

Grades 9 to 12

ISBN: 9781601528940 (lib. bdg.)

Source: Knowbuddy Resources

LCCN: 2015000656

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Plate tectonics.
Geology, Structural.

Dewey Class. No.: 551.1/36