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How is plate tectonics affecting the world?
When plates get pushed together it creates earthquakes and volcanic eruption's.
Why don't we have continuous earthquakes if there are always forces pushing the tectonic plates?
Earthquakes are numerous and common every single day around the world. They can be so insignificant, however, they cannot be felt.
Why do you think the plates look the way they do today?
The reason the earth split apart is because of flooding, it kept pushing it back and back til the lands broke apart. I think the reason the land mass plates are like they are because of all the flooding around the world.
What is the highest and largest mountain range?
the Himalayas in Nepal is the tallest mountain range in the world, but keep in mind,mountains erode and are formed by pushing plates in the earth. (go 6th grade science!)
What does pushing the envelop mean?
It means going as far as you can go and then maybe a bit further. You might hear this phrase used to describe a physical action, such as an athlete pushing him- or herself; or you might hear it used in a more abstract sense, such as pushing the envelope of the business world.
Why are volcanoes in our world?
They are a result of tetonic activity. they occur when two plates push together under a great pressure and then begin to fold upwards. when there is a weakness in the plates the mantles pressure builds and magma comes to the surface.
Why do we have mountains?
Mountains are formed primarily through tectonic processes, such as the collision of continental plates, volcanic activity, and erosion. When tectonic plates push against each other, they can create folds and faults in the Earth's crust, leading to the uplift of mountain ranges. Volcanic mountains arise from magma pushing through the Earth's surface, while erosion shapes existing mountains over time. Together, these processes contribute to the diverse landscapes we see around the world.
What are the driving forces of continental drift?
The driving Forces of Continental drift are both gravity and the motion of the underground Tectonic Plates.
How the oceanic crust move?
The earths crust layer is constantly moving because of the layer beneath it that has all the liquid magma. The magma needs a place to escape because of the pressure it takes on so where does it go, it goes up and pushes on the earths crust to escape. The places it escapes are pretty much where they follow the path of least resistance and that is where the plates of the earth crust meet. The Atlantic ridge which is the second biggest in the world has eruptions all the time constantly added to land to the sea and pushing other plates together. So in short the plates move because the layer beneath it are always on the move as well.
How many plates are there in the world?
It is impossible to know the exact number of plates in the world as it constantly changes with production and breakage. However, there are billions of plates in use around the world for various purposes such as dining, decoration, and industrial use.
Was the whole world joined together?
At one point in history, the continents were joined together as a supercontinent called Pangaea. Over time, the movement of tectonic plates caused the continents to drift apart to form the world map we know today.
Where are the tec tonic plates located?
The tectonic plates are located beneath the Earth's crust. They float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere, which is a layer of the Earth's mantle. The movement of these plates plays a significant role in shaping the Earth's surface through processes like earthquakes and volcanic activity.
