what are tectonic plates
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A tectonic plate (also called lithospheric plate) is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere. Continental crust is composed of granitic rocks which are made up of relatively lightweight minerals such as quartz and feldspar.
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The outermost part of earth's structure is known as the lithosphere. The lithosphere consists of the crust and small portion of the upper mantle . The lithosphere is divided into a number of tectonic plates . These plates move and interact with one another , driven by convectional forces within the earth.
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