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Plate tectonics is the geological theory that Earth's crust is made out of moving plates. Tectonic movement is thought to be caused by gravitational forces or convection currents in the Earth's mantle.PBS: Intro to Plate Tectonic Theory
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Fast Facts
- Developed as a theory in the 1960s
- Some plate movement can cause earthquakes
- Two types of plates: continental and oceanic
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Three Types of Boundaries
At convergent boundaries, tectonic plates move toward each other, causing one plate to move underneath or over top of the other. This type of boundary forms some mountain ranges and volcanoes.Divergent boundaries occur when tectonic plates move apart from each other. This causes rifts and ridges like the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
At transform boundaries, plates move past each other. One example of this is the San Andreas Fault.US Geological Survey (USGS)| Understanding Plate Motions
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Major Tectonic Plates
- African Plate
- Antarctic Plate
- Australian- Indian Plate
- Eurasian Plate
- North American Plate
- South American Plate
- Pacific Plate
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Cornell University: Plate Tectonics
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PBS: Intro to Plate Tectonic Theory
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The Story of Plate Tectonics
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Wikipedia: Plate Tectonics
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US Geological Survey (USGS): Understanding Plate Motions
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University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP): The Mechanism Behind Plate Tectonics
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Moorland School: Plate Tectonics
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Cornell University: Plate Tectonics
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View All Plate Tectonics Questions (62) | Ask a QuestionWhat role do tectonic plates play in forming an atmosphere?The earth's atmosphere formed mainly through volcanic outgassing, with a minor contribution from cometary impacts. Tectonic activity may or may not significantly change the input into the atmosphere (the presence ... read morewhat is the connection between the mariana trench and the gulf stream? (1 Answer)Well, since it's been so long and nobody answered yet, I'll tell you what I've found. The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the oceans and it is located ... read moreWhat are source of earthquakes in Indonesia? (1 Answer)The fault line that is directly below it that runs about 125miles. The pressure has been building up for millions of years. read morehow do you clean an etched brass plate? (1 Answer)Brasso brass cleaner is safe to use on etched brass. Here's the website: http://www.reckittprofessional.com/productpro/ProductSearch.do?searchTerm=brasso&searchType=ST You can pick this stuff up at most supermarkets for about 4 dollars. read more
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