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Earth's surface is almost not flat at all. Its surface is composed of different, broken up pieces called tectonic plates. All of Earth's tectonic plates are always moving. Sometimes too slowly for it to be detected without instruments such as a seismograph. However, the forces of the tectonic plates are extremely great. Two tectonic plates moving in the same direction push the surface upwards, creating mountains or folded mountains. If two tectonic plates are moving in opposite directions, then it could create a trench in the ocean.
Rivers and streams also play a role in shaping Earth's surface. The rivers and streams flow over land and erode the underlying surface. The water may carry small particles of eroded rock which would collide with a surface and increase the amount of erosion. Some create huge valleys or canyons. For example, the Grand Canyon was eroded by water travelling through the created gap. It eventually became the size it is today, but ,over time, gradually becomes bigger due to weathering, erosion, and abrasion.
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∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe surface of Earth consists of mountains, valleys, rivers, oceans, plains, fields, volcanoes, and lot's of other land masses.
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What is the surface on earth like?
the surface on earth is like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:] i ambored(:and Kristen was here.*iloveparker
How does earth's surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
What is on the surface of earth?
On the Earth there is life basically such as organisms like us and animals.
What did earth's surface look like in the Paleozoic era?
it looked like your mom
How does ice on the Earth's surface affect climate?
it is kinda like a air conditioner for earth it will keep the earth from getting to hot
What is the surface on earth like?
the surface on earth is like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:] i ambored(:and Kristen was here.*iloveparker
Which planets are most like the earth's surface?
Of all the planets the surface of Mars is closest to being like Earth.
How is magma different from rocks on Earth's surface?
Magma is under the surface of Earth's crust. Rocks on earth's surface are well ... on Earth's surface. Magma is also molten rock, not solid rock like the rocks on earth's surface.
What is it like on the surface of earth?
overrated
Why do you think the Moon's surface is different from the earth?
Because when I look up from the Earth, the surface of the Moon looks like nothing on Earth.
How does earth's surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How does earth's surface and structures on the surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How does earth's surface and the structures on surface change as a result of an earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How does earth surface and the structures on the surface change as a result of An earthquake?
The surface of the Earth can be changed by resulting from outer space, like from a meteor strike.
How would earth's surface look if earth did not have an atmosphere?
like mars
Why is the Earth's surface warmer than the surface of other planets like Mars?
The Earth's atmosphere traps heat.
What is on the surface of earth?
On the Earth there is life basically such as organisms like us and animals.
