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The process that powers plate tectonics is driven primarily by mantle convection. Heat from the Earth's interior causes the mantle to flow slowly, creating currents that drag tectonic plates along the surface. Additionally, processes such as slab pull and ridge push contribute to the movement of these plates, as denser oceanic plates sink into the mantle at subduction zones and new crust forms at mid-ocean ridges. Together, these mechanisms facilitate the dynamic movements of Earth's lithosphere.
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Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?
Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.
What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
What are plate tectonics and what does it have to do with the earths shape?
Plate tectonics are what each continent is on. They move and are continuing to move today. It has to do with the earth's shape because the plate tectonics move the continents around.
What Is the theory that the earths lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere?
A theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere is called '' plate tectonics''
Where does the process that powers plate tectonics take place at?
The process that powers plate tectonics primarily takes place in the Earth's mantle, specifically in the asthenosphere, which is a semi-fluid layer beneath the rigid lithosphere. Convection currents in the mantle drive the movement of tectonic plates as heat from the Earth's core causes the material to rise, cool, and then sink. This continuous cycle of movement leads to the shifting of the plates on the Earth's surface. Additionally, processes at mid-ocean ridges and subduction zones contribute to the dynamics of plate tectonics.
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
What powers the plate tectonics?
The plate tectonics are powered by the heat generated from the Earth's core. This heat causes the movement of molten rock in the mantle, creating convection currents that drive the movement of tectonic plates over the Earth's surface.
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
Does seismologic evidence support plate tectonics?
yes it represets plate tectonics
Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?
Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.
What is the branch of geology know for plate tectonics?
the branch of geology for plate tectonics is asthenosphere.
How are volanoes and the process of plate tectonics related?
how are volcanoes and the process of plate tectonics related
How can you define plate tectonics not plate tectonics theory?
But plate tectonics is the theory which suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of solid plates moving relative to each other. Plate tectonics and the plate tectonics theory aren't really two separate things. However plates are pieces of the Earth's crust which are moving.
How do plate tectonics help?
Question is too broad. How do they help what? Are you asking how plate tectonics WORK?
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics
