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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........
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement 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........
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
What is the abbreviation of SI MA?
The term SiMa and SiAl are now outmoded terms (usually just Sima and Sial) relating to the crust materials. Concepts dating from before sea floor spreading, and tectonic plates. Sial indicates rich in silica and aluminium, and with a specific gravity of about 2.7. Sima rocks contain silicon and magnesia, with an s.g. from 2.8 to 3.0. But including some ultrabasic rocks with an s.g. up tp 3.4. Sial will be lighter, and float on the heavier sima.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
