what are tectonic plates? explain the difference to tectonic plates
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Answer:Tectonic plates are also called lithospheric plate is a massive, irregularly shaped solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere. Plate size can vary greatly, from a few hundred to thousands of kilometers across; the Pacific and Antarctic Plates are among the largest.
Three main types of plate boundaries:
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.
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