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What are the techtonic plates made of?
the techtonic plates are made of various types of rock. mostly Granite/ igneous rock.
Granite is uplifted by the movement of tectonic plates It will most likely become?
metamorphic rock
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
What are the earths plates made of?
parts of the crust and upper mantle
Is granite a soft rock?
Granite is not a soft rock.
What are the techtonic plates made of?
the techtonic plates are made of various types of rock. mostly Granite/ igneous rock.
What is the main type of rock that continental plates are made of?
Granite.
What rock are continental plates made up of?
It is make up of Granite.
If Granite is uplifted by the movement of tectonic plates what will it become?
sedimentary rock
Granite is uplifted by the movement of tectonic plates It will most likely become?
metamorphic rock
Where in Earth's crust would you find basalt?
Most basalt is found in the oceanic plates. Most granite is found in the continental plates.
What is the main mineral that Continental and Oceanic plates are made up of?
Continental plates are composed of mainly granitic rock.
What type of rock is the El Capitan Rock?
Granite
What are the earths plates made of?
parts of the crust and upper mantle
What are continental plates made of?
AnswerThe continental plates are made up of largely granitic rock, while the oceanic plates are largely basaltic rock. Certainly some other types of rock are included, but these are the largest contributors to the material or composition. A link is provided below for more information.
What rock is continental plates made up of?
Continental Crust is the layer of rocks that forms the continents and continental shelves. It is mostly made of granite or granitic rock.
Is granite a igneous rock?
Yes, granite is a type of igneous rock.
