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Earths lithosphere is made of huge pieces of solid rock is called ..?
Lithospheric plates.
The earths surface is broken into large pieces what are they called?
The Earth's surface is broken into large pieces called tectonic plates. These plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere layer beneath them and interact at plate boundaries, where geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
What are the large pieces of earths crust that move over the asthenosphere called?
The large pieces of Earth's crust that move over the asthenosphere are called tectonic plates. These plates are responsible for the movement of continents and the occurrence of geological events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Are the edges of continents are the same as the boundaries of plates?
No. Not all plate boundaries are at the edges of continents, nor do all edges of continents correspond with plate boundaries. Many plate boundaries are found in the middle of oceans, while the continent of Africa is being torn apart by a developing plate boundary. Some edges of continents, such as the west coast of South America are near plate boundaries. These are called active continental margins. Others, such as the east coast of North America, are nowhere near plate boundaries. These are called passive continental margins.
The activity of the earths moving plates is called?
The activity of the Earth's moving plates is called plate tectonics. It involves the movement and interaction of large sections of the Earth's lithosphere, resulting in phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.
