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Examples of sentences using the word divergence?
A divergent boundary is when two (or more) tectonic plates move apart..
What is the definition of the word continental collision?
Continetal collision is when 2 different tectonic plates collide i believe.
What is the opposite of tectonic plates?
there is no opposite of tectonic plates, they are an item. That's like saying "What is the opposite of the human race. And no it isn't the 'animal race' ",See? There is no opposite that I, or probably anyone, knows about....yet
What is the french word for the English word plates?
plural form of plates: plaques singular: plaque
What is the plural word for plate?
plates
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.
How do you use the word tectonic plates in a sentence?
Example sentence - The tectonic plates are always moving.
What word has the definition tectonic plates push together?
When tectonic plates push together, they converge, forming a convergent boundary.
What causes colliding plates?
tectonic movement can cause tectonic plates to collide, drift apart, or slide across one another
What is Another Name For The Plates That Move Around?
If you mean for the plates that are the earth's crust they are called 'Tectonic Plates'.
What is the difference between Continental plates and Tectonic plates?
Continental plates are tectonic plates. They are tectonic plates upon which continents rest, and they move as do all tectonic plates. Basically, there is no difference, other than the fact that oceanic plates are another type of tectonic plate.
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called?
The lithosphere is broken up into sections called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere below and interact with one another at plate boundaries, where most earthquakes and volcanic activity occur.
What triggers the earthquake?
Earth is made up of many tectonic plates. When these plates shift, earthquakes happen. The tectonic plates are always moving, but most of the earthquakes are tremors (depends on how close you are to the place the tectonic plates are shifting).
The large thin plates that moves relative to one another on the outer surface of the earth?
Tectonic plates.
The place where two tectonic plates push into another?
convergent boundary
What is it called when 2 tectonic plates pass each another?
earthquake
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.
