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What structure forms when one tectonic plate is pushed below another and liquid rock rises to the surface?
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The tectonic plates float on what layer of earth?
The earth's tectonic plates are said to "float" on layers of magma, which is molten, or very hot liquid rock deep under the surface of theearth.
The tectonic plates are located in a layer that is?
The layer that the tectonic plates are located is the Upper Mantle and it is liquid.
What word is used for the curved upper surface of a liquid in a tube?
It is called a MENISCUS caused by capillary action betweem the molecules of the liquid and the molecules of the container, and resulting from surface tension within the liquid. In addition: Adhesion: Making one material adhere to another.
What occurs when a liquid changed to a gas below its surface as well as on the surface?
When a liquid changes to a gas below its surface as well as at the surface, the liquid is at a temperature equal to or greater than its boiling point.
What is the change of a liquid to a gas under the surface of a liquid?
At the surface of the liquid the phenomenon is called evaporation. In the entire voume of the liquid the phenomenon is called vaporization.
What is the curve that you see at the liquid's surface?
The meniscus is the curve at the liquid's surface. It is produced in response to the surface of the container or another object.
The tectonic plates float on what layer of earth?
The earth's tectonic plates are said to "float" on layers of magma, which is molten, or very hot liquid rock deep under the surface of theearth.
What suggests that there might be liquid water on Europea?
The icy surface of Europa appears to be broken up into segments not unlike the tectonic plates on Earth. The surface appears, in geologic terms, to be rather young. If the surface is moving as we have found, then there is most likely a liquid layer under the ice.
What is the scientific name for the surface of a liquid?
The scientific term for the surface of a liquid is "interface" or "liquid surface." This is where the liquid meets the surrounding atmosphere or another medium.
What is the name for the theory that the earth's surface is made up of slabs of rock that float on a molten mantle and liquid iron core?
You are referring to tectonic plates.
The tectonic plates are located in a layer that is?
The layer that the tectonic plates are located is the Upper Mantle and it is liquid.
What is under the tectonic plates under ground?
Tectonic plates move because they are floating on top of the liquid mantle.
What layer of the earth do plate tectonics float on?
The earth's tectonic plates are said to "float" on layers of magma, which is molten, or very hot liquid rock deep under the surface of theearth.
What semi liquid layer do the tectonic plates float on?
The asthenosphere.
What liquid have the strongest surface tension?
Mercury is the liquid with the strongest surface tension.
What liquid is below the surface of the earth?
The liquid below the surface of the earth is mostly molten rock, called magma. It is found in the mantle layer of the earth, between the crust and the core. The outer core of the earth is also a liquid, consisting mainly of molten iron and nickel.
Why do scientist think that Europa may have the conditions to support life?
The tectonic plate-like movement of its icy surface and various measurements indicate that Europa has a subsurface ocean of liquid water. Liquid water is considered the most important factor for a world's ability to have life.
