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Are tectonic plates large and small slabs of rocks?
Tectonic plates are very large (their highest points form the continents) and constitute the hard crust of the planet. They sit afloat the mantle - molten material called magma - and they are formed from- and return to- magma as parts of the plates are cooled or heated.
What are the names of the 2 tectonic plates on which New Zealand is located?
New Zealand is situated on the active boundary of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates.
What is one large piece of the lithosphere?
its made of mantle and crust
Is the eastern edge of south America seems to fit the northern edge of Africa?
According to my Science teacher, Mrs. Myrna Cabasi, at Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati, Philippines that it is true because of tectonic plates.
A kind of force that gets exerted as tectonic plates push against each other?
This answer is popstres
Where on earth do you see evidence that tectonic plates have collided in the past?
south america and africa .
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.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What can tectonic plates also be called instead of tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are also "Continental Crust" and "Oceanic Crust". Also lithospheric plates.
Can tectonic plates known as crustle plates?
Yes, tectonic plates are also known as crustal plates.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
What are 3 continental plates?
They are tectonic plates. There are more than three plates. However, here are the names of three plates, Africa, North America, South America. The others are Europe/Asia and Australia.
How many tectonic plates do we have?
there are 7 huge plates but dozens of smaller 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.
Mountains in northwest corner of africa?
The Atlas Mountains. They formed when Africa's and Europe's tectonic plates collided. That also formed the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps.
How was Africa created?
As far as science can infer, billions of years ago the continent of Africa split off from Pangea due to shifting tectonic plates.
Are the tectonic plates in the earths inner core?
No the tectonic plates are on top of the crust.
