Question

Explain the theory of plate tectonics .​

Answer 1

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth's mantle.The lithosphere includes the crust and outer part of the mantle.

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Answer 2

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth's mantle. ... The lithosphere includes the crust and outer part of the mantle

there are three ways two plates move/interact

Divergent: extensional; the plates move apart. Spreading ridges, basin-range.

Convergent: compressional; plates move toward each other. Includes: Subduction zones and mountain building.

Transform: shearing; plates slide past each other. Strike-slip motion.

Primary plates

African plate.

Antarctic plate.

Indo-Australian plate.

North American plate.

Pacific plate.

South American plate.

Eurasian plate.

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