Question 50
You are going to model continental drift.
You will need:
- some pieces of polystyrene, water, a large heat-proof dish, something to heat the water, such as a Bunsen burner and safety glasses
Safety
Take care when heating the water, as the dish may get very hot. Wear safety glasses. Do not touch equipment until it has had time to cool.
1 Pour some water into the heat-proof dish.
2 Place the pieces of polystyrene on the water. Wait for them to stop moving.
3 Heat the water gently.
4 Observe what happens.
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of this model of continental drift.
You will need:
- some pieces of polystyrene, water, a large heat-proof dish, something to heat the water, such as a Bunsen burner and safety glasses
Safety
Take care when heating the water, as the dish may get very hot. Wear safety glasses. Do not touch equipment until it has had time to cool.
1 Pour some water into the heat-proof dish.
2 Place the pieces of polystyrene on the water. Wait for them to stop moving.
3 Heat the water gently.
4 Observe what happens.
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of this model of continental drift.
