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What is the plates that floating on the upper layer of the earth's mantle?
The plates that float on the upper layer of the Earth's mantle are called tectonic plates. These plates are constantly moving, causing phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity. The movement of these plates is known as plate tectonics.
Does the sun support the process of plate tectonics?
No, the sun's energy heats the Earth's atmosphere and surface, but it does not directly drive plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is primarily driven by heat from the Earth's interior, specifically by the heat generated by radioactive decay in the mantle.
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.
Does mars have a asthenosphere?
Mars does not have an asthenosphere like Earth. The asthenosphere is a layer in Earth's upper mantle that is semi-fluid and allows for plate tectonics to occur. Mars does not have active plate tectonics, so it does not have a comparable asthenosphere.
Which planet has semi-fluid mantle with plates?
Earth has a semi-fluid mantle with plates that float on top, causing plate tectonics and the movement of continents.
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
How Does the Mantle Affect the Earth's Crust?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
Are plate tectonics caused by convection currents in the mantle?
That is the current theory of plate tectonics.
What movements of the earth's crust and mantle are referred to as?
Plate tectonics.
Are convection currents related to plate tectonics?
A version of convection currents, occurring in the mantle, is thought to be the force behind plate tectonics.
Did the upper mantle or core of earths surface drive the plate tectonics?
The mantle, being of a silly-putty-like consistancy, is responsible for the movement of the plates on earth's crust, or plate tectonics.
Does plate tectonics occur on venus?
No. Plate tectonics are not possible on Venus because the crust is too thick and the upper mantle is not softened by water.
What is the part of the mantle between the asthenosphere and the outer core?
Plate tectonics
What part of the geosphere are involved in plate tectonics?
The Mantle and Earth's crust
Where is the asthenosphere and what does it do?
The asthenosphere is a section of the upper mantle that enables plate tectonics.
When did the plate tectonics stopped?
The movement of plate tectonics is still happening today. Movement will continue due to the continents are floating on the semi-molten mantle.
How does the crust affect earth?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
