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Continental Plates
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What forms when two lithospheric plates move apart?
When two lithosphere plates move apart a divergent boundary is formed. Hope this helps you. :D
What is the process by which lithospheric plates move apart creating spaces that are filled with hot magma is called?
sea floor spreading
What happens to lithospheric plates when an earthquake occurs?
Lithospheric plates, which also are called tectonic plates, move towards or away from each other when an earthquake occurs.
What does the lithospheric plates move on?
Aesthenosphere
How often do lithospheric plates move?
They constantly move. EDIT: Lithospheric plates move only about a few centimeters a year. Hope this helps! ~SLL
Do lithospheric plates move often?
They constantly move. EDIT: Lithospheric plates move only about a few centimeters a year. Hope this helps! ~SLL
Do lithospheric plates constantly move?
Yes.
What the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of the earth?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
Do lithospheric plates move quickly or slowly?
The plates move slowly. Three centimeters a year.
Describe how the presence of faults and folds supports the idea that lithospheric plates are in motion?
Faults and folds just support the idea that there lithospheric plates are in motion because folds appear when the plates move towards each other. The faults appear when the plates drift apart and cause an empty space.
Why do lithospheric plates move constantly?
Its denity Differences
What do you call the deep valley where two plates move apart?
This is known as a rift valley. it forms at a divergent boundary.
