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Where do plates come together?
The place where tectonic plates come together is named an Destructive Boundary
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.
What are the major plates named after?
The major tectonic plates are named after geographic features such as continents, oceans, and regions where they are predominantly located. For example, the Pacific Plate is named after the Pacific Ocean, the African Plate after the continent of Africa, and the Eurasian Plate after the Eurasian landmass.
Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
Are the tectonic plates named?
75 of them are named.
Where do plates come together?
The place where tectonic plates come together is named an Destructive Boundary
What are most of the tectonic plates named after?
Most tectonic plates are named after the continents or regions they are associated with, such as the North American Plate, South American Plate, and Eurasian Plate. Some plates are also named after geological features, like the Pacific Plate named after the Pacific Ocean.
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.
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.
Are the tectonic plates in the earths inner core?
No the tectonic plates are on top of the crust.
Tectonic plates float on what?
The tectonic plates float on the lithosphere. This overlies the asthenosphere.
