This topic focuses on the physical features of Earth and how they formed. This includes the interior of Earth, the rock record, plate tectonics and landforms.

1. The composition and properties of Earth’s interior are identified by

    the behavior of seismic waves.

2. Earth’s crust consists of major and minor tectonic plates that move

    relative to each other.

3. A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes

    formed Earth’s surface.

4. Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is

    found in the geologic record.