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The plate tectonic theory is the belief that the earth's surface moves gradually over time and is not fixed. The theory holds true to the evidence of earthquakes which are the result of plates moving in opposite directions against each other.
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What is one result of the movements of tetonic plates?
one goes under the other
What is divided into pieces called tetonic plates?
Tectonic plates are pieces of the Earth's crust and uppermost mantle, together referred to as the lithosphere.
Does the moon have moving plates or active volcano's?
No, the Moon no longer has a molten core, so there no active volcanos or moving tetonic plates.
How were regular mountains formed?
The most common way mountains are formed is when two tetonic plates collide
When one continental plate slides under another one is formed?
NO that would mean we are making heaps of tetonic plates although this scenario can cause an earthquake and for rocks to slide under or above the plates and the mantle
Do earthquakes cause sliding plates?
If you mean tetonic plates, then no, sliding tetonic plates cause earthquakes.
Causes for earthquake?
tetonic plates in a transform boundary
What caused the Chile and Haiti earthquakes?
tetonic plates
What moves Earth's tetonic plates?
the upper mantle
Do Earths Tetonic plates move apart?
Yes they do.
How can sea mounts help us understand the movement of tectonic plates?
The sea mounts help us understand the movement of tetonic plates because when the tetonic plates move's the earth's crust making little formations of sand underwater.
A moving slab of rock is called a?
Tectonic Plate
What is one result of the movements of tetonic plates?
one goes under the other
What type of geologic actions do you think happen at the boundaries of tetonic plates?
Volcanoes, caused by slipping plates, and earthquakes, caused by rubbing plates.
What makes up tetonic plates?
Tectonic plates are made of the Earth's crust. The convection caused by the mantle makes them move.
What is the rate of motion of the moving tetonic plates?
On average, about 2 centimeters per year.
What type of plate boundary is associated with shallow earthquuakes?
iit is usually the tetonic plates
