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What will happen to the earth if plate tectonics will not take place give the answer?

the plate tectonics will be flat and no more volcanoes.


Where does plate tectonics take place?

Plate tectonics occurs on Earth's lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the planet. The lithosphere is divided into several large and small plates that move and interact with each other, causing various geologic phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation.


How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?

Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.


What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?

Plate tectonics


Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?

plate tectonics


Will yellowstone erupt more in the future because of plate tectonics?

There is no way of knowing, but it is not very likely. Unlike most volcanoes, the Yellowstone volcano is the result of a hot spot rather than a plate boundary. Even if plate tectonics did alter the behavior, the change would take place over the course of millions of years.


Does seismologic evidence support plate tectonics?

yes it represets plate tectonics


Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?

instruments used in plate tectonics?


Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?

Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.


How are volanoes and the process of plate tectonics related?

how are volcanoes and the process of plate tectonics related


What is the branch of geology know for plate tectonics?

the branch of geology for plate tectonics is asthenosphere.


How can you define plate tectonics not plate tectonics theory?

But plate tectonics is the theory which suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of solid plates moving relative to each other. Plate tectonics and the plate tectonics theory aren't really two separate things. However plates are pieces of the Earth's crust which are moving.