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Microsoft Word - ERS101H5 (Winter 2020) Alternative Assessment ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020) PLANET EARTH ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT This is an alternative assessment in place of the final exam. DUE DATE: April 16 2020 at 3PM on Quercus Instructions: 1. Your assignments must be submitted in the following format: -Name, student number, lab section on each page Times New Roman 12 pt font Double spaced Normal margins Full sentences -All cross-sections must be included in your text document -Submit as 1 file (.pdf) 2. Each lab section is provided a unique set of instructions; therefore, you must follow the specific instructions provided by the TA of your assigned lab (practical) section. ______________________________________________________________________ ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 Rock, Shake, Rattle, and Roll! Exploring the relationship between plate tectonics and the geology of a craton Worth: 35% of your final grade ( /86 marks) Due Date: Thursday April 16th, 2020 at 3:00pm (on Quercus) Introduction Throughout the course, we examined the relationship between plate tectonics and the formation and structure of Earth, minerals and rock formation, earthquakes, volcanism, rivers and base level, types of plate margins and geologic structures, the opening and closing of ocean basins (Wilson Cycle), the assembly and break up of supercontinents (including mountain building), and mining in Ontario. We also examined the Theory of Continental Drift, the evidence used to support this theory (e.g. Wegener’s evidence, paleomagnetism, and seafloor spreading), and the primary driving mechanisms proposed for plate movement (Theory of Plate Tectonics). We looked at several examples of geological cross-sections, conceptual diagrams, and real-life case studies to further explore these concepts. Learning objectives This learning activity is an alternative assessment to your final exam for this course. This assessment is done individually. You will demonstrate your understanding of the course content by building the geology of a landmass, subjecting that landmass to plate tectonic processes and natural hazards, and weathering/eroding the landmass during a period of tectonic stability. Task This assessment is divided into 4 main Steps, each with specific instructions provided by your TA (you will notice blank spaces throughout each Step). Please carefully read through these instructions as you are completing your assignment and ask your TA for help or clarification as needed. You will be asked to draw a series of geological cross-sections. These may be sketched by hand, drafted in a graphics program, or you may construct physical models. In each case, all required information must be clearly visible in your cross-sections. ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 3 Step 1: ‘Rock!’ The first step is to build the geology of your landmass. 1. You must select ______ rock types as your parent material. 2. Draw a cross-section of your landmass, showing the layers of rock selected above. Your cross-section should be large enough to fill most of a full sheet of paper. Your rock layers should be ordered from oldest (bottom) to youngest (top). The order in which you have placed your rocks must make sense geologically! Label each rock type and provide a legend beside your cross-section. You may use colour and/or symbols on your cross-section. Indicate the age of each rock layer by referring to the Geological Time Scale. 3. Write a description of the geological history of your landmass based on your cross- section. Your geological history should explain how each rock formed, and how environmental/geological conditions changed to form the next rock type. Your description should be arranged in chronological order (oldest to youngest). The length of this description should be 1 paragraph (or 1 page, double spaced). Step 2: ‘Shake!’ The second step is to start moving plates around! 4. You must draw two additional geological cross-sections that show the geology of your landmass (from Step 1), and any landforms that may have formed, after a series of tectonic events listed below, in this order (a separate cross-section following each event): i) _________________________________ ii) _________________________________ **Your cross-sections must include all the same components as the cross- section in Step 1 (e.g. label rock types) 5. Write a description of the geological history of your landmass based on your new cross-sections from Step 2 (above). Your geological history should explain how each new rock (and landform, if applicable) formed, what changes occurred to the original rocks (from Step 1), and how environmental/geological conditions changed to form the next rock type. Your description should be arranged in chronological order (oldest to youngest). The length of this description should be no more than 2 paragraphs (or 2 pages, double spaced). ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 4 Step 3: ‘Rattle!’ The third step is move, re-shape, and form new rocks! Start with the cross-section you created in Step 2-ii above. 6. You must draw two additional geological cross-sections that show the geology of your landmass, and any landforms that may have formed, after a series of structural and/or natural hazard events listed below, in this order (a separate cross- section following each event): iii) _________________________________ iv) _________________________________ **Your cross-sections must include all the same components as the cross- section in Step 1 (e.g. label rock types) 7. Write a description of the geological history of your landmass based on your new cross-sections from Step 3 (above). Your geological history should: Explain how each new rock formed (and landform, if applicable) What changes occurred to the parent rocks (from Step 2-ii) How environmental/geological conditions changed to form the next rock type. Your description should be arranged in chronological order (oldest to youngest). The length of this description should be no more than 2 paragraphs (or 2 pages, double spaced). Step 4: ‘Roll!’ The last step is to let your landmass take a rest! In this stage, your landmass is tectonically stable (you now have a craton). Start with the cross-section you created in Step 3-iv above. 8. You must draw one additional geological cross-section that shows the geology of your landmass, and any landforms/surface features that may have formed, after a period of erosion (as listed below) v) _________________________________ **Your cross-section must include all the same components as the cross-section in Step 1 (e.g. label rock types) 9. Write a description of the geological/erosional history of your landmass based on your new cross-section from Step 4 (above). The length of this description should be no more than 1 paragraph (or 1 page, double spaced). ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 5 Marking Scheme ( /86 marks total) Step 1: ‘Rock!’ ( /19 marks) Cross-section The correct number of rocks are included in the cross-section 4 marks Rock layers are ordered from oldest (bottom) to youngest (top) 2 marks Each rock type is labeled 1 mark A legend is provided (is accurate and complete) 1 mark The age of each rock layer is indicated. 1 mark Description Explanation of how each rock formed is included (logical, accurate) 4 marks Explanation of changes in environmental/geological conditions (logical, accurate) 4 marks Description is arranged in chronological order (oldest to youngest). 2 marks Step 2: ‘Shake!’ ( /23 marks) Cross-section The correct tectonic events are considered in the cross-sections 4 marks Resulting geology (rock types, geologic structures) and landforms in each cross section are logical and accurate 4 marks Each rock type is labeled 1 mark A legend is provided (is accurate and complete) 1 mark The age of each rock layer is indicated. 1 mark Description Explanation of how each rock/structure formed is included (logical, accurate) 4 marks Explanation of how each parent rock was changed (logical, accurate) 2 marks Explanation of changes in environmental/geological conditions (logical, accurate) 4 marks Description is arranged in chronological order (oldest to youngest). 2 marks ERS101H5S LEC 0101 (Winter 2020)- ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT 6 Step 3: ‘Rattle!’ ( /23 marks) Cross-section The correct structural/natural hazard events are considered in the cross-sections 4 marks Resulting geology (rock types, geologic structures) and landforms in each cross section are logical and accurate 4 marks Each rock type is labeled 1 mark A legend is provided (is accurate and complete) 1 mark The age of each rock layer is indicated. 1 mark Description Explanation of how each rock/structure formed is included (logical, accurate) 4 marks Explanation of how each parent rock was changed (logical, accurate) 2 marks Explanation of changes in environmental/geological conditions (logical, accurate) 4 marks Description is