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What common natural disasters can occur along the edges of the tectonic plates?
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∙ 13y ago
Earthquakes!
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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.
Name three natural disasters caused by tectonic plates?
the three types of disasters tectonic plate movements cause are; Conservative- when the plates slid past each other and cause an earthquake. destructive- when two plates bash into each-other and cause either and earthquake or and volcano to erupt. constructive- when two plates move away from each other and construct new crust. well, hope you liked my answer, and by the way, kids are smart cause I'm only 12 !!
What are the plates that make up Earth's crust?
Tectonic plates
I am part of lithosphere but you move around on top of the asthenosphere?
The answer is Tectonic Plates
What are plate titonics?
They are plates moving under the earth, they create many natural disasters such as floods and volcanoes
What natural disasters start with U?
underground tectonic plates
Why do some places in the world have more natural disasters than others?
Because of the tectonic plates. Some countries are on the edge of tectonic plates.
How does the movement of the tectonic plates affect the continents?
It can cause earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other natural disasters depending on where you live.
Which two natural disasters are commonly associated with the movement of tectonic plates?
Earthquakes and volcanoes. Earthquakes may also cause tsunami.
What causes natural faults?
Tectonic plates
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.
Why isn't the surface of the earth flat?
because of tectonic plates (convection currents cause the movement of them), human, animal and plant activity, wind and other natural occurances including tides and natural disasters. thats all i can think of
Why isn't the surface of earth flat?
because of tectonic plates (convection currents cause the movement of them), human, animal and plant activity, wind and other natural occurances including tides and natural disasters. thats all i can think of
The difference of tectonic plates and crustal plates?
There is no difference in the common usage of these terms.
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Name three natural disasters caused by tectonic plates?
the three types of disasters tectonic plate movements cause are; Conservative- when the plates slid past each other and cause an earthquake. destructive- when two plates bash into each-other and cause either and earthquake or and volcano to erupt. constructive- when two plates move away from each other and construct new crust. well, hope you liked my answer, and by the way, kids are smart cause I'm only 12 !!
Is earthquakes common at the boundaries between tectonic plates?
yes
