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How might the surface of the earth be different if it was not divided into techtonic plates?
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∙ 12y ago
There might not be any mountain ranges, and the rocks on Earth's surface would be much older. There would also be far less volcanic activity, so there would be fewer igneous rocks.
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∙ 12y ago
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How was mt aso formed?
2 techtonic plates
What is left when Titanic plates move?
theirs no such thing as "titanic plates" only techtonic
What is the plates under the ocean?
Techtonic plates move under the earth moving land and water.
What is a theory that Earth's surface is divided into more than 12 slow -moving plates?
It is divided into 12 slow moving plates yes
How hot is the melted rock inside earth?
Answer by: MistiHot spot :)
What plates are in earths structure?
Techtonic plates
What are the techtonic plates made of?
the techtonic plates are made of various types of rock. mostly Granite/ igneous rock.
What does moving of techtonic plates cause?
the moving of techtonic plates causes mountains and underneath the ocean they make trenches ect.
What happens as earths mantle drags on the bottom of techtonic plates?
The plates move
How does a earthquakes place affect tsunamis?
when the techtonic plates move, they can make an earthquake, that then may trigger techtonic plates to move and begin waves that become a tsunami
What are earths techtonic plates made of?
massive rocks
What is the type of boundary where techtonic plates separate?
Divergent
How was mt aso formed?
2 techtonic plates
What is the cause of earth quake?
the techtonic plates moving, earthquakes mainly happen on the crakes in the techtonic plates like new zealand has quite a few because they are on a crack.
How does plate movement change land?
land is on plates plates move so does land techtonic plates
What is left when Titanic plates move?
theirs no such thing as "titanic plates" only techtonic
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
