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The borders, or cracks, between tectonic plates are called ________.?
The borders between tectonic plates are called plate boundaries. These boundaries can be divergent, convergent, or transform depending on whether the plates are moving apart, coming together, or sliding past each other.
How do the locations of earthqakes support the theory of plate tectonics?
Observations of earthquakes and volcanic activity support the theory of plate tectonics because they both occur on boundaries. Boundaries are where plates meet and either converge, diverge or transform.
Are the plate boundaries the same as the edges of continents?
No. Not all plate boundaries are at the edges of continents, nor do all edges of continents correspond with plate boundaries. Many plate boundaries are found in the middle of oceans, while the continent of Africa is being torn apart by a developing plate boundary. Some edges of continents, such as the west coast of South America are near plate boundaries. These are called active continental margins. Others, such as the east coast of North America, are nowhere near plate boundaries. These are called passive continental margins.
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.
How does plate tectonics affect earth's surface?
i think the earth gets effected from the moving plates wich effects the earth because when the two plates move it causes tiny vibrations They affect earth by colliding on one another that causes an earthquake or tsunami
What causes different kinds of volcanic mountains?
it can be caused by many things, such as hot spots, convergent plate boundaries, and divergent plate boundaries
The difference between plate boundaries and plate tectonics -?
Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that Earth's surface is broken up into huge, slow-moving slabs called tectonic plates. The movement of these plates drives many geologic processes including most earthquakes and volcanoes. Plate boundaries are the areas where two tectonic plates meet.
How many plate tectonics were there?
14
How many plate tectonics are their?
sixteen
The borders, or cracks, between tectonic plates are called ________.?
The borders between tectonic plates are called plate boundaries. These boundaries can be divergent, convergent, or transform depending on whether the plates are moving apart, coming together, or sliding past each other.
How many Plate Tectonics do we have on earth today?
18
How many plate tectonics move in a year?
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Plate tectonics how many months of data are required for the plate boundaries to emerge?
It can take millions of years for plate boundaries to fully emerge due to the slow movement of tectonic plates. However, with modern technology and data collection methods, scientists can start to detect and map plate boundaries within the span of several years by monitoring seismic activity, mapping ocean floor topography, and using GPS measurements.
Who is the author of Plate Tectonics the book?
Naomi Oreskes is the editor of a 2001 book of essays titled Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History of the Modern Theory of the Earth.There are many other books with the title "Plate Tectonics". If this isn't the one you meant, speak up!
How many plate tectonics is earth broken up into that float?
7
Are all faults located on tectonic plate boundaries?
No. Many faults, especially minor ones, are located far from plate boundaries.
When studying seismic records from all over the globe what did scientists find out about the pattern of earthquakes?
Scientists found that earthquakes are not randomly distributed; instead, they occur along specific tectonic plate boundaries. This led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large plates that are constantly moving and interacting with each other. The majority of earthquakes occur at these plate boundaries where tectonic forces create stress and lead to seismic activity.
