Tectonic plates Flashcards
1
Q
how do tectonic plates create earthquakes?
A
The stress on the edge of the plates overcomes the friction which creates an earthquake that sends vibrating waves through the earths crust
2
Q
what are tectonic plates made of?
A
oceanic crust and continental crust
3
Q
what are tectonic plates made to do?
A
they are made to reshape the earths landscape by constantly shifting
4
Q
what are tectonic plates?
A
huge pieces of the earths crust and upper most mantle
