This Dynamic Planet

By Paul Kimberly

Smithsonian Institution

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This Dynamic Planet is a 1 x 1.5 m wall map accompanied by an interactive web version ( http://mineralsciences.si.edu/tdpmap/index.htm ). It is designed to show Earth's most prominent features when viewed from a distance, and more detailed features upon closer inspection. The back of the map zooms in further, highlighting examples of fundamental processes, while providing text, timelines, references, and other resources to enhance understanding of this dynamic planet. The interactive web version invites you to make your own regional map, using whichever "layers" you choose. The data used to produce this map is also available for download on the website.

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  • Paul Kimberly (2011), "This Dynamic Planet," https://theghub.org/resources/590.

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  1. Level: College (Lower level undergrad/nonmajors)
  2. Level: College (Upper level undergrad/Graduate)
  3. Level: K-12 (Elementary)
  4. Level: K-12 (Secondary)
  5. Location: Africa
  6. Location: Antarctica
  7. Location: Asia
  8. Location: Australia
  9. Location: North America
  10. Location: South America
  11. Resource Type: Map
  12. Resource Type: Online Resources (Interactive)