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Why do large pieces of earth's crust move and bump into each other?
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∙ 10y ago
They are attached to the lithosphere, which is the lower crust and the rigid, uppermost part of the mantle, which floats around on the asthenosphere, which is made up of liquid rock.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoEarthquakes move the plates, and the magma pushes the plates toward the direction of the magma's current.
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∙ 9y agoThe tectonic plates are actually floating on the surface of the semi-molten magma.
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∙ 10y agoBecause they fart
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What is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt?
A volcano is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt.
Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
What is a vent in the earths crust from which lava and other materials are ejected called?
Volcano
How was magnetite formed?
As the volcanic ash trembled and settled from Earths rocky layers from the crust, electrons start to mix in atoms created by friction. This led to the ability of magnetism to stick to other pieces of this fascinating mineral.
Why do scientist think earths core contains iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
Break in earths crust where pieces of the crust move relative to each other?
A fault is a break in the Earth's crust where pieces of the crust move relative to each other. This movement can cause earthquakes as stress builds up along the fault line and is released suddenly. Faults are common in regions where tectonic plates interact and are essential for understanding earthquake hazards.
What is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt?
A volcano is the opening called in the earths crust called through which lava gases and other pieces of rock erupt.
What builds up when pieces of earths crust try to slide past each other?
Pressure
The Earth's crust is broken into pieces that rub and bump against each other The movement of these crust pieces causes what to happen?
Earthquakes
Where can you find minerals other than earths crust?
the oceanic plate
How miners been able to dig into Earth's crust?
miners have been able to dig into the earths crust by big machines and other huge tools and they have only dig ed 2 miles into the earths crust
Why do geologist think earths core contains mostly iron?
Other orbiting bodies contain more iron then earths crust does
What is a vent in the earths crust from which lava and other materials are ejected called?
Volcano
What are converging bounderys?
converge is a long word that scientists used to describe two objects that come together. In the case of plate tecnonics ,the two objects coming together are large plates-like pieces of the earths crust as these two plates push agiants each other, one is ultimately forced down beneath the other
Why Are Volcannoes Found Where They Are?
majority of valcanoes follow the edges of the tectonic plates, which are the weaker parts of earths crust, therefore volcanoes form durin the crust giving away to the pressure built up. other volcaoes form other places due to weak parts of earths crust
Why do scientist think earths core contains iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
Why do scientist thinks earths core contain iron?
other orbiting bodies contain more iron than earths crust does
