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Would earth be different if its crust did not move and it lacked tectonic plates?
Its surface would look like that of the Moon, Mars or Mercury all of which do not have tectonic plates and a fixed crust.
What tectonic plate are you standing on?
It depends on where you are there are many tectonic plates I recomend that you should look up tectonic plate map and look for where you are.
What is the result of movement between the tectonic plates in Mexico?
There are a few. Tectonic plates in Mexico have created volcanoes, mountains, and a canyon range that makes the grand canyon look like a crack in the pavement.
What plastic like layer has tectonic plates ride on it?
The middle layer of earth that is MANTLE. It has the tectonic plates floating on it.
Are tectonic plates round?
no .its like a rectangle
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.
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.
What are tectonic plantes?
There is no specific term "tectonic plantes". It seems like a misunderstanding. Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's outer shell that move around on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them, resulting in phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
Are all tectonic plates the same?
No, tectonic plates vary in size, shape, and composition. There are different types of tectonic plates, including oceanic plates that are denser and thinner than continental plates. The motion and interactions of these plates play a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface through processes like subduction and spreading.
