This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What tectonic event caused the Taconic and Acadian orogenies? What will be an ideal ... (Read 53 times)

Evvie72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 15, 2018
What tectonic event caused the Taconic and Acadian orogenies? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Briefly explain the difference between the tectonic setting of shield areas during the Precambrian and
  since the onset of the Phanerozoic. What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mochi09

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The closing of the Iapetus Ocean began with an oceanic-continental convergent plate boundary during
the Taconic orogeny and culminated with a continental-continental convergent plate boundary during
the Acadian orogeny as Laurentia and Baltica became sutured.



Answer to Question 2

During the Precambrian, the areas that are now part of the shield were tectonically active with
volcanism, metamorphism, and folding and faulting. During that time, continents grew by accretion.
Since the beginning of the Phanerozoic, these areas have been tectonically inactive and have been
eroded to topographically flat, stable areas.



Evvie72

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Excellent

kilada

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Hematoma. A hematoma around the right eye caused by an injury. A hematoma is the result of bleeding Hematoma. A hematoma around the right eye caused by an injury. A hematoma is the result of bleeding
Earth’s Major Tectonic Plates Earth’s Major Tectonic Plates
Severe hash is almost always caused by cylinder misfire conditions. Severe hash is almost always caused by cylinder misfire conditions.
The Fukushima disaster in Japan caused many governments to rethink their commitment to nuclear power The Fukushima disaster in Japan caused many governments to rethink their commitment to nuclear power
Variable expression of yellow phenotype in mice caused by diet-related epigenetic changes in the gen Variable expression of yellow phenotype in mice caused by diet-related epigenetic changes in the gen
Boundary of Tectonic Plates Boundary of Tectonic Plates
Video: Premenstrual Syndrome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library