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Tectonic plates interact at what?
Tectonic plates interact at plate boundariesThey move apart at divergent boundaries
Which feature do you see when tectonic plates move apart?
Earthquakes and Tsunami.
Why do the tectonic plates move in the first place?
Tectonic plates move because of the heat and pressure from the Earth's core, causing convection currents in the mantle that push the plates apart or pull them together.
The kind of valley is where tectonic plates move apart?
The awnser is rift vally
What kind of boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart from one another?
A divergent boundary occurs when tectonic plates move apart from one another. This movement creates new crust as magma rises from the mantle to fill the gap, leading to the formation of features like mid-ocean ridges.
Which region of the earth allows for the movement of tectonic plates?
The region where tectonic plates move is known as the lithosphere, which is the outermost shell of the Earth comprising the crust and upper mantle. Tectonic plate movement occurs at plate boundaries, where plates collide, move apart, or slide past each other, causing geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.
What causes tectonic plates to move?
Tectonic plates move due to the heat and pressure from the Earth's mantle, causing convection currents that push the plates apart or pull them together. This movement is known as plate tectonics.
What happens at spreading plate boundaries?
tectonic plates move apart allowing magma to move to the surface.
Can tectonic plates pull apart collide and move past one another?
yes
Long crack that forms as two tectonic plates move apart?
A long, linear crack that forms as two tectonic plates move apart is called a mid-ocean ridge. This type of boundary is where new oceanic crust is created as molten rock rises up from the mantle and solidifies along the spreading center. Over time, as the plates continue to move apart, the new crust forms a continuous ridge on the ocean floor.
What is a tensional boundary?
Tensional boundary is the meeting zone of two tectonic plates at a normal fault; the plates move apart
What is boundary tension?
Tensional boundary is the meeting zone of two tectonic plates at a normal fault; the plates move apart
