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Which plates are really really dense?
Tectonic plates are the densest plates on Earth's surface.
Are tectonic plates located in the mantle of the Earth?
Yes, tectonic plates are located in the Earth's lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the Earth's surface, not in the mantle.
Large crustal plates moving on the earth's surface are?
called tectonic plates. These plates can move in different directions, either colliding, moving apart, or sliding past each other. Their movement is responsible for phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.
How many plates is the earth divided into?
The Earth's surface is divided into several tectonic plates, of which there are around 15 major plates and numerous smaller plates. These plates constantly move and interact with each other, leading to various geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes.
The earths surface is broken into large pieces what are they called?
The Earth's surface is broken into large pieces called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere layer beneath them and interact at plate boundaries, where geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Earth's crust is divided into many different tectonic 'what'?
Tectonic or lithospheric plates.
How is lithosphere divided and how many plates were there?
Tectonic plates, 3 plates
The tectonic plates are located in a layer that is?
The tectonic plates are located in Earth's lithosphere, which is the outermost layer of the planet. The lithosphere is divided into several large and small tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below. Movements of these plates are responsible for earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the shaping of Earth's surface features.
Would earth be different if its crust did not move and it lacked tectonic plates?
Its surface would look like that of the Moon, Mars or Mercury all of which do not have tectonic plates and a fixed crust.
What are the segments into which the lithosphere is divided?
The lithosphere is divided into what we call tectonic plates.
How does plates affect the surface of the surface?
when tectonic plate collides with other tectonic plates or moves into another tectonic plate it affects surface in a way to create mountains. Like Himalayas are created when the indian tectonic plate collided with asian tectonic plate.
Are all tectonic plates the same?
No, tectonic plates vary in size, shape, and composition. There are different types of tectonic plates, including oceanic plates that are denser and thinner than continental plates. The motion and interactions of these plates play a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface through processes like subduction and spreading.
What is the Theory earth divided into moving plates?
The place where tectonic plates touch
What do the tectonic plates float on?
The tectonic plates, part of the lithosphere, move around and float on the top of the asthenosphere.
What lithosphere is divided into pieces called?
tectonic plates
Which plates are really really dense?
Tectonic plates are the densest plates on Earth's surface.
What are the countries in the tectonic plate?
all countries are on tectonic plates because everything on the surface of the earth is on tectonic plates. be more specific with your questions.
