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Hotspot Lesson: Samoa - Introductory Lesson
File Name
w01.d04.787.samoa.1.ppt
Data Type
presentation
Computer Program
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
File Size
17.98 MB - 1 file
Expert Level
High School (Grade 9-12)
Contributor
ERESE Database Team
Source
Jamie A. Russell
Resource Matrix
The Formation of Seamounts
Description
This lesson makes comparisons between Hawaii and Samoa in an attempt to determine the volcanic origin of Samoa. The goal of this lesson is for the students to formulate hypotheses based on evidence from Samoa and make predictions based on their hypotheses. Lesson duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
Keywords
Volcano, Seamount, Samoa, Linear age progression, Hawaii, Plate Velocity, Age
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