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It depends. Plates can be any shape, the most common shape of a plate is a circle though.

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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.


How do plate tectonics affect the ocean floor?

They change its size and shape.


How does the plate tectonics effect the himalaya mountains?

The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate, where the Indian Plate is pushing northwards into the Eurasian Plate. This convergence continues to uplift the Himalayas, making them one of the youngest and tallest mountain ranges in the world. Plate tectonics is the driving force behind the geological processes that shape and elevate the Himalayas.


What are the shapes of the 14 most important plates?

The Earth's 14 major tectonic plates include the Eurasian Plate, North American Plate, South American Plate, African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indo-Australian Plate, Pacific Plate, Nazca Plate, Arabian Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, Scotia Plate, Cocos Plate, Caribbean Plate, and Juan de Fuca Plate. These plates vary in shape and size, but most are large, irregularly-shaped sections of the Earth's lithosphere that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle to form the Earth's surface.


What is a Thin plate used as a guide for form or shape?

A thin plate used as a guide for form or shape is typically referred to as a template. Templates are often used in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, and graphic design to ensure consistency and accuracy in producing multiple items with the same dimensions or design.