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Do scientists believe that continental drift is real?
Yes. They believe that the shifting of the tectonic plates under the earth caused it.
What is a plate called that slide past each other?
I believe that you are thinking of tectonic 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 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.
Do scientists believe that continental drift is real?
Yes. They believe that the shifting of the tectonic plates under the earth caused it.
What is a plate called that slide past each other?
I believe that you are thinking of tectonic 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.
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 is the soft layer of the mantle on which the tectonic plates move?
The soft layer of the mantle on which the tectonic plates move is called the asthenosphere. It is a semi-fluid layer beneath the lithosphere that allows for the movement of the tectonic plates due to convection currents in the mantle.
What are the basic tectonic plates?
they are in your face i tell u so believe me you bamaclack WHAT HUH WHAT HUH
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.
Is tectonic plates solid?
Yes. Tectonic plates are in fact mostly solid.
