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What can be used to track some plate movements because it stays in about the same place while the tectonic plate above it keeps moving?
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Do both islands and continents move?
Yes they are both above the Tectonic plates therefore follow tectonic movements
What part of the earth are the tectonic plates moving above?
north and west
What is the diffrerence of a tetonic plate and hotspot?
A `hotspot' stands still and melts the tectonic plate moving above it.
What is a basal drag?
It is a force that could be contributing or complementing mantle convectional currents in the movements of lithospheric or tectonic plates. This force is generated when there is friction between convectional currents and the lithospheric or tectonic plate that lies above.
Where will the next mountain range appear?
Mountain ranges are typically formed by tectonic plate movements, so the next mountain range could potentially appear along tectonic plate boundaries where one plate is being forced above or below another. A likely location for future mountain range formation could be along the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean, where several tectonic plates converge.
How was the darling scarp formed?
The darling scarp was formed when magma movement from below the earth's surface was moving the tectonic plates and when these plates move it is not uncommon for any weak spots on the earths crust to move. The darling scarp was flat until on day when the tectonic plates were moving the weak spot that the darling scarp is situated on gave way and the scarp was formed. Theheightdifference on Greenmount hill was 400 meters high but know is only 200 meters above sea level because of erosion.
Where do Earth's tectonic plates move?
They are constantly moving and shifting around each other. The effect of too much shifting over a period of time is an earthquake. The plates never stopo moving so it means it is moving every year
Are tectonic plate under ground or above ground?
Tectonic Plates are the ground. They are large slabs of earth that float on top of the magma.
Parts of tectonic plates that are located above mantle plumes are called?
The part of the tectonic plates located above mantle plumes are called "hot spots". --- Source(s) : Does Google count?
How do convection cells affect the crust above it?
It will move the tectonic plates
What are tectonic plates and how do they effect man kind?
Tectonic plates are the large fragments of earth's solid crust, floating atop the molten mantle. they effect mankind by providing us the shape of our landmasses, and various mountains and valleys created by their movement. Also, earthquakes, and to some extent volcanoes are caused in this way, and these can have dramatic effects on mankind.
What name is given to a block of lithosphere that consists of the crust and the rigid outermost part of the mantle?
A tectonic plate would fit the above description.A tectonic (lithospheric) plate.A lithospheric (tectonic) plate.
