Asked by Ammar Al-ibrahim on Sep 27, 2024
Which statement characterizes tectonic plates?
A) They move in the atmosphere.
B) They produce mountains.
C) They are composed of core.
D) They produce ocean water.
Tectonic Plates
Large pieces of the Earth's crust that move, float, and sometimes fracture and whose interaction causes continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches.
- Explain the role and features of tectonic plates.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the role and features of tectonic plates.
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