Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Tectonic plates
A
Large pieces of earths crust floating on the mantle
2
Q
Plate boundary
A
Where 2 or more tectonic plates meet
3
Q
Continental plate
A
Tectonic plate with land on top of it. These are normally lighter/less dense
4
Q
Oceanic Plate
A
Tectonic plate with water on top of it. These are normally heavier/more dense
