Tectonics

Question 1

What are tectonic plates

Answer 1

ting Tectonic plates are floating on the semi molten layer of rock in the magma. Convection currents within the mantle cause the plates to move

Question 2

Destructive plate boundary

Answer 2

When two plates move towards each other one sinks ( is subducted) below the other one. Volcanoes and earthquake are found here

Question 3

How do plates move

Answer 3

1. This causes the tectonic plates to move constantly - either towards or away from one another
2. heat from the core causes convection currents in the mantle where the heated rock rises towards the crust
3. The mantle is a semi - molten layer of rock on which the tectonic plates are floating

Question 4

Why do some places suffer more severe impacts from earthquakes from others ?

Answer 4

Some counties are more developed 
•buildings are more strong 
•emergency services are better 
•earlier warning systems and drills 
•better aftermath facilities