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Questions
Define plate tectonics.
Define the term tectonic plates.
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Solution 1
The lithosphere is divided into a number of huge slabs of rocks called ‘Tectonic Plates’. These tectonic plates are divided into major and micro plates. These plates float independently over the mantle.
Solution 2
The term tectonic plates is defined as massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere. These plates make up the earth’s crust and are constantly moving because they rest on the molten magma beneath them.
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