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What is the tectonic plates in earth's crust?
plates of the earth's crust that float on top of the molted mantle layer.
If the tectonic plates float on a layer of the earths crust what is it called?
The mantle or perhaps you are referring to the asthenosphere, the upper layer of the earth's mantle, below the lithosphere, in which there is relatively low resistance to plastic flow and convection is thought to occur.
What plants drift and float in top layer of the ocean?
the top layer of the ocean is called the Epipelagic
Which layer of the sun can be seen from earth?
The photosphere is the layer of the sub that can be seen from earth.
What layer of gases surrounds the earth?
The awnser is atmosphere. It surrounds the earth protecting the life on earth. Thank you for using this Awner.
What is the layer of the earth where volcanoes occur?
Volcanoes occur in the Earth's crust, specifically at tectonic plate boundaries where magma rises to the surface through cracks and weak points in the crust. This process can happen at divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries.
What is the theory of the formation and movement of the plates that cover the earth's surface?
The theory of plate tectonics explains that the Earth's outer layer, or lithosphere, is divided into several large and small plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. These plates interact at their boundaries, where they can move apart (divergent boundaries), collide (convergent boundaries), or slide past each other (transform boundaries), leading to various geologic processes like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.
Tectonic plates float on a layer of earth called the what?
Lithosphere
What supports the crust?
The crust is supported by the lithosphere, which includes the rigid uppermost layer of the Earth's mantle. This layer is composed of solid rock and is broken into tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. The interaction of these plates at plate boundaries helps support and shape the Earth's crust.
What are the giant pieces of earth outer layer where most earthquakes occur called?
The giant pieces of Earth's outer layer where most earthquakes occur are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and interact at their boundaries, causing seismic activity.
The part of earths outer layer that move are called?
The part of Earth's outer layer that moves are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid layer of the mantle and interact with each other at plate boundaries, causing geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What is the structure of most tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are typically composed of a rigid outer layer known as the lithosphere, which includes the crust and upper part of the mantle. This lithospheric layer is broken into several large and small plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. These plates interact along their boundaries, which can be convergent, divergent, or transform faults.
What kinds of tectonic plates are there?
There are two kinds of plates- continental lithosphere and oceanic lithosphere. There are many types of plate boundaries, like convergent, divergent, transform, and more. Continental lithosphere is granite and oceanic is basalt.
The layer of the earth that is composed of large plates that interlock and move over time is the?
The layer of the Earth that is composed of large plates that interlock and move over time is the lithosphere. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them and interact at plate boundaries, leading to phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.
What is the tectonic plates in earth's crust?
plates of the earth's crust that float on top of the molted mantle layer.
What layer of the earth contains rocks minerals and soil?
The layer of the Earth that contains rocks, minerals, and soil is the Earth's crust. It is the outermost layer of the Earth and is divided into tectonic plates that float on the semi-liquid layer below called the mantle.
Why are tectonic plates able to slide along?
Tectonic plates are able to slide along due to the continuous movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which is the outer rigid layer. This movement is driven by the underlying asthenosphere, a partially molten layer that acts as a lubricant, allowing the plates to move. The interactions between plates at their boundaries, such as divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries, also facilitate their sliding movement.
