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2. California Sites

Baja California and Gulf of California (fly to an eye altitude of approximately 1,000 km, centered over 25 º 00' N 110 º 00' W)

2.1 Examine the seafloor of the Gulf of California, which is located between Baja California on the west and the mainland to the east. Carefully examine the shape and features of seafloor in the Gulf of California. Is it regular and smooth or irregular and blocky in appearance? Also, notice that there appear to be two trends of lines in the ocean crust here. One set of lines trends approximately northwest-southeast, and the other, shorter set of lines trends northeast-southwest. Take another look at Figures 2.1 and 2.2 to describe the type of tectonic process that is taking place in the Gulf of California.

2.2 On the basis of Figure 2.1 and your answer from above, explain what type of tectonic coast the east side of Baja California would be considered?

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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