Question

Explain the theory of tectonic plates

Answer 1

According to this theory The crust of the earth has been formed out of 7 major and some minor plates. the movement of the plates result in the building up of stresses within the plate and the continental rocks leading to folding ,faulting and volcanic activity.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to this theory, the crust of the earth has been formed out of seven major and some minor plates. The

movement of these plates led to folding, faulting and volcanic activity. These are classified in three categories:

Convergent Boundary: When plates come .towards each other, also called folding movement.

Divergent Boundary: When plates move away from each other, also called faulting movement.

Transform Boundary: In the event of coming together, they may collide or may slide under each other.

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