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Friction itself is a naturally occurring force but yes, tectonic plates do encounter friction.
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What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
What type of motion happens when tectonic plates slip by each other?
friction
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller plates
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?
Tectonic plates
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
What are the plates that make up Earth's crust?
Tectonic plates
Is there correlation between tectonic plates and earthquakes?
Absolutely! The friction and catching from tectonic plate movement causes quakes.
What type of motion happens when tectonic plates slip by each other?
friction
What type of earthquake did Haiti suffer?
It was a conservative earthquake caused by tectonic plates under ground, that rub together to make friction.
What are the plates called that make earthquakes?
Tectonic plates
Does magnetism make the tectonic plates move?
No(see the explanation of the question "Why do the tectonic plates move?"
What happens when tectonic plates collide and friction melts part of both plates and the melted rock rises?
LOLOLOLOLOLOL hehehe and lol
What is a kind of force that gets exerted as tectonic plates push against each other?
Friction
What happens when edges of tectonic plates when pushed together?
they shout help!!Vibrate and course friction
What are the plates called that make up the Earth's crust?
They are known as tectonic plates from the Greek word for carpenter.
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
