Part 4: Report Your Results

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Step 1-
Prepare Your Report

Document your findings in written and/or digital form. Be able to support your observations and conclusions with print outs or screen captures of your map analyses from Parts 2 and 3. Address the following in your report.

  1. Describe and explain the relationship between both convergent and divergent plate boundaries and shear wave velocities.
    • Covered in Part 2
    • Screen captures: Japan, India, Mid-Atlantic
  2. Describe and explain how shear wave velocities change in the upper mantle and crustal material. Include a description of the cross-sectional change across North America at two different depths.
    • Covered in Part 3
    • Screen captures: depth_028_grid, depth_100_grid, depth_28_chart, depth_100_chart, depth_28_and_chart, depth_100_and_chart

Step 2-
Present Your Report

Present your findings in either a written or oral report with supporting evidence from the chapter.


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