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Yes, they move slowly but constantly. Faster during earthquakes.

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How does the motion of the tectonic plates relate to continental drift?

Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.


Do tectonic plates consist of continental or oceanic crust?

Tectonic plates consist of both continental and oceanic crust. The Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large and small plates that constantly move and interact with each other. Some plates are predominantly made up of continental crust, while others are mostly composed of oceanic crust.


How does motion of tectonic plates relate to continental drift?

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How does the motion of tectonic plates relate continental drift?

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Do lithospheric plates constantly move?

Yes.


What is true about the lithospere plates?

they constantly move


What is it called when two lithospheric plates move apart?

Continental Plates


Do continental plates move faster than oceanic plates?

No, oceanic plates move faster than continental plates. This is due to the density of the oceanic plates (basalt is denser). For example, the fastest moving plates are the Pacific plate, Cocos plate, and Nazca plate. All oceanic.


Why do lithosperic PLATES move constantly?

mantle movements


When two continental plates move apart?

earthquake!!!!!!


What happens in a continental plate?

the plates move apart


Do lithospheric plates move often?

They constantly move. EDIT: Lithospheric plates move only about a few centimeters a year. Hope this helps! ~SLL