Plate Tectnonics

Question 0

Why do tectonic plates move?

Answer 0

The plates move due to convection currents inside the asthenosphere or mantle.

Question 1

What is the most outer layer of the earth?

Answer 1

Earths outer layer is broken up into seven lithospheric plates. This is sometimes referred to as the CRUST.

Question 2

What catastrophes occur when the tectonic plates move?

Answer 2

Volcano eruptions, earthquakes, mountain building, seafloor spreading, etc.