Volcano home Work- lab (Earth and Science)

The purpose of this lab is to determine if there is a relationship between the location of volcanoes and plate tectonics.  Write a minimum of one paragraph and remember to use evidence on volcano locations to support your claim.

Earth and Space Science

Lab

Volcano Lab

Directions: The data below represents worldwide volcano locations given by their latitude and longitude. The goal of this investigation is to map the locations of these volcanos, make a claim regarding volcanoes and plate tectonics, and finally to use this evidence to justify your claim. You may use the world map that is provided for you and actually plot the locations. (3.d)

Volcanoes

Degree Latitude	Degree Longitude
60N	150W
35S	70W
45N	120W
45N	61W
20N	105W
0	75W
40N	122W
40N	30E
30N	60E
55N	160E
3S	37E
40N	145E
10S	120E
41N	14E
5S	105E
15N	35E
30S	70W

As you analyze the data regarding the locations of volcanoes you might want to ponder the following:

1. How are the volcanoes distributed?

2. Where are the plates located in relation to the volcanoes?

3. Is there a relationship between the direction of plate movement and the distribution of volcanoes?