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There are four
transform boundaries
divergent boundaries
convergent boundaries
a fourth boundary where the interactions are not clear and the boundaries are not well defined
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The borders, or cracks, between tectonic plates are called ________.?
The cracks between the plates of the lithosphere are called plate boundaries. They are the cause of plate tectonics and many natural disasters.
How many plates are in earth that causes quakes?
All of the earth's tectonic plates have the potential to shift and cause an earthquake. However most of the time they only have the potential and some are more likely to shift than others.
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.
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.
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.
Plate tectonics how many months of data are required for the plate boundaries to emerge?
kitty cat
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.
There are many indications of plate tectonics on Mars?
No plate tectonics on Mars
The borders, or cracks, between tectonic plates are called ________.?
The cracks between the plates of the lithosphere are called plate boundaries. They are the cause of plate tectonics and many natural disasters.
How many plate tectonics are their?
sixteen
How many plate tectonics were there?
14
How many Plate Tectonics do we have on earth today?
18
How many plate tectonics move in a year?
Penis
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
How many plates are in earth that causes quakes?
All of the earth's tectonic plates have the potential to shift and cause an earthquake. However most of the time they only have the potential and some are more likely to shift than others.
