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What do you call a chain of volcanos that result from oceans colliding?
Oceans do not collide but oceanic crustal plates can collide, and when they do collide, island arcs are formed along the subduction zone.
What do geologists call small accreted crustal fragments that have a geologic history distinct from adjacent blocks?
Terrane
What do you call pieces of earth's crust that are floating on the mantle?
Tectonic plates.
What do you call the giant pieces of the earth that are always moving?
The giant pieces of the Earth that are always moving are called tectonic plates. They are large, rigid pieces of the Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a puzzle and float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. The movement of these tectonic plates, known as plate tectonics, is responsible for shaping the Earth's continents, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the creation of mountain ranges.
What do you call liquid that changes to gas?
Evaporated liquid
Where the crustal plates are moving apart what do you call it?
A divergent or constructive plate boundary. There can also be specific names like "a mid oceanic ridge" or a "rift valley".
What do you call a chain of volcanos that result from oceans colliding?
Oceans do not collide but oceanic crustal plates can collide, and when they do collide, island arcs are formed along the subduction zone.
What do geologist call a crustal landmass that moves as a unit?
A Tectonic Plate
What do geologists call a crustal landmass that moves as a unit?
A Tectonic Plate
Why are number plates called number plates if they have letters in them?
We call them license plates where I live.
Why does ice stay at your direction when you are moving a cup?
The potency of ice to be less dense then its liquid form of water gives it special "luck" if i may call it that. It allows for ice to float.
What do geologists call small accreted crustal fragments that have a geologic history distinct from adjacent blocks?
Terrane
What do you call the pieces of the Earth's crust?
The different pieces that the Earth's crust is broken into are known as tectonic plates.
What do you call a decorated lorry in a procession?
Float
What do you call plates in the African Luhya language?
In the African Luhya language, plates are known as "Tsisani".
What do you call pieces of earth's crust that are floating on the mantle?
Tectonic plates.
What causes the ground shake?
When the plates underground ( not the eating plates ) collide it causes what we call a tremor or simply an earthquake. This can also happen underwater but we call it a tsunami.
