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By tectonic plates spreading across from which was first known as Pangaea is now spreading more and more out which forms more tectonic islands!
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Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
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.
Does the tectonic plates move about?
yes the plates can move slowly
How can tectonic plates move thousands of miles?
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
What are the plates move around the earth?
tectonic plates
Why does magma often form at the boundary between separating tectonic plates?
the tectonic plates move and the lava rises
Do both islands and continents move?
Yes they are both above the Tectonic plates therefore follow tectonic movements
Im the gap that forms as tectonic plates move apart?
Oceanic trenches are the gaps which form when the tectonic plates move apart. They are the very deepest parts of the ocean.
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
Distinguish between converging and diverging tectonic plates in a table form?
The Earth's crust is broken up into several lithospheric or tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving atop the Earth's mantle (semi-solid layer of molten rocks). Based upon their motion, tectonic plates are referred to as converging or diverging. Converging tectonic plates move towards each other and form convergent boundary. Diverging tectonic plates move away from each other and form divergent boundary.
Does magnetism make the tectonic plates move?
No(see the explanation of the question "Why do the tectonic plates move?"
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.
Does the tectonic plates move about?
yes the plates can move slowly
How are mountain ranges formed by tectonic plates?
The plates are pushing together causing them to move up and form mountains
How can tectonic plates move thousands of miles?
Tectonic plates move thousands of miles because they are not anchored down.
In what direction do tectonic plates go?
Tectonic plates move from east to west as a whole due to the coreolis (not sure of spelling) effect.
What are the plates that move and the lithosphere is made of them?
tectonic plates
