Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 22: The Precambrian Earth

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Canadian Shield Flash Zone
This site looks at the forms of life found in today's exposed regions of the Canadian Shield. Use the Flash animation to learn more about the flora and fauna of the Canadian Shield region. What are some common animals that live there today?
( http://collections.ic.gc.ca/abnature/shield/flash.htm )
History of Global Plate Motion
This site tracks the global plate motion from Rodinia to Pangaea. Visit this site to learn how these different supercontinents fit together.
( http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/platetec/plhist94.htm )
An Interview with Stanley L. Miller
Here is an interview with Dr. Stanley Miller, who first modeled Earth's early atmosphere in the Miller-Urey experiment. Here, he discusses the possibility of life beyond planet Earth and gives some insight into his famous experiment. What did Dr. Miller have to say about this experiment?
( http://www.accessexcellence.org/WN/NM/miller.html )
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