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What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
The huge sections of the Earth's crust that move are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid layer beneath them, known as the asthenosphere, and their movements contribute to processes like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.
Which was an idea to promote the theory of plate tectonics?
Mountain ranges linking in England and America
What is a sentence with the word plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics are the effects on continental and oceanic plates as they move and collide. Example :"Geologists study plate tectonics to find future stress points and earthquake zones."
Are plate tectonics the cause of mountains?
Yes. The tectonics are pushed together and the parts that connect are pushed up and made into mountains. But this only works if the two plates are of equal density, otherwise the denser plate will sink under neath the other plate. The oceanic plates are denser but thinner, and the continental plates are thicker but less dense.
What causes mountains to grow?
Mountains grow primarily through the process of plate tectonics, where tectonic plates collide or subduct. This results in the crust being thrust upwards, forming mountain ranges. Additionally, volcanic activity and erosion can also contribute to the growth of mountains over long periods of time.
Why are mountain ranges linear?
plate tectonics.
What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
The huge sections of the Earth's crust that move are called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid layer beneath them, known as the asthenosphere, and their movements contribute to processes like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.
Do you feel the effects of plate tectonics?
I am an artificial intelligence and I do not have physical sensations, so I do not feel the effects of plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the theory that describes the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, which causes earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation.
The formation of volcanoes and mountain ranges can be explained by the theory of what?
Plate tectonics
Causes and effects of plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is caused by the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, driven by the heat from the Earth's interior. The effects of plate tectonics include earthquakes, volcanic activity, the formation of mountain ranges, and the creation and destruction of ocean basins. Plate movements also influence the distribution of landmasses and contribute to the shaping of Earth's geography over time.
What is the effects of plate tectonics on land masses and mountain building?
earthquakes and other stuff
Which was an idea to promote the theory of plate tectonics?
Mountain ranges linking in England and America
What are 2 major geographical features that are caused by plate tectonics?
Volcanoes and mountain ranges
How does radiation effect plate tectonics?
Radiation does not directly affect plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is driven by heat from the Earth's interior and the movement of tectonic plates, while radiation comes from sources such as the sun and nuclear reactions. Radiation can cause heating in the Earth's interior, which may indirectly contribute to tectonic activity, but it is not a primary driver of plate tectonics.
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
What mountain range demonstrates one of the most visible and spectacular consequences plate tectonics?
turtles
How does plate tectonics change landforms?
mountains, mountain ranges, volcanoes and many other landforms.
