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What is the theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around?
That would be the theory of plate tectonics.
In what direction do tectonic plates go?
Tectonic plates move from east to west as a whole due to the coreolis (not sure of spelling) effect.
Tectonic plates interact at what?
Tectonic plates interact at plate boundariesThey move apart at divergent boundaries
What is the soft layer of the mantle where tectonic plates move?
asthenosphere
How does the movement of tectonic plates contribute to the rock cycle?
Earths crust is made of several large tectonic plates. These plates slowly move in three ways. 2 plates may move along side each other, away from each other or toward each other. if 2 plates of equal density collide it will result in rocks being crumpled upward forming mountains. if one plate has less density then the other then the plate with more density will slide beneath the less dense plate
What part of the mantle allows tectonic plates to move?
The lithosphere.
What are the plates that move and the lithosphere is made of them?
tectonic plates
What is the Role of asthenosphere in the movement of tectonic plates?
The asthenoshere acts like jello and allows the lithosphere, containing the plate, to move. Tectonic plates could not move without the asthenoshere.
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
What is the role of the asthenosphere in the movement of the plates?
The asthenoshere acts like jello and allows the lithosphere, containing the plate, to move. Tectonic plates could not move without the asthenoshere.
What are Large pieces of lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere?
tectonic plate
The lithosphere is broken into pieces called what?
what causes the earths tectonic plates to move
What is partially molten layer on which tectonic plates of the lithosphere move?
crust
What do the tectonic plates float on?
The tectonic plates, part of the lithosphere, move around and float on the top of the asthenosphere.
What are the large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere called?
Tectonic plates
Structures in earth that move on the asthenosphere?
The tectonic plates are the structures that move on the asthenosphere. The plates are found on the lithosphere which lies over the asthenosphere.
Large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called?
large pieces of the lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere are called Tectonic Plates.
