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Do continental plates shrink and grow in area?
they do
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.
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?
Tectonic plates
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
What is the difference between a tectonic hazard and a tectonic event?
a tectonic hazard is a disaster caused by the moving of tectonic plates.....anda tectonic activity is the moving of tectonic plates........
Can mountains grow or shrink?
mountains can shrink and grow. they can grow because tectonic plates crash and push upward so the mountain is higher. weathering and erosion cause mountains to shrink.
What is a tectonic cycle?
It is when the tectonic plates form and grow older.
Do continental plates shrink and grow in area?
they do
Do mountains ever grow?
Absolutely! There are a few different ways they can grow. Mountain ranges form when tectonic plates push together, and that is how they grow. The Himalayas were formed by the Indian plate pushing into Asia, and they're still growing. Mountain ranges can also shrink when tectonic plates pull apart. For example, the Rockies are still technically growing, but the Appalachians are shrinking.
How are tectonic plates helping the red sea grow?
no
What causes Denali to grow taller?
The sliding of tectonic plates
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.
What are the plates that make up Earth's crust?
Tectonic plates
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?
Tectonic plates
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
What is the difference between a tectonic hazard and a tectonic event?
a tectonic hazard is a disaster caused by the moving of tectonic plates.....anda tectonic activity is the moving of tectonic plates........
