'Plates plates' presentation slideshows

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Why do tectonic plates move?

Why do tectonic plates move?. Moving Plates Lithosphere. Tectonic plates make up a part of Earth called the lithosphere . Litho- means rock and sphere - means ball . The lithosphere is the solid, rocky layer of Earth.

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Tectonic Plates

Tectonic Plates. Mrs. Hartman. Tectonic Plates. Definition: Pieces of the lithosphere that move around on top of the asthenosphere (think of the lithosphere like a giant jigsaw puzzle). Popcorn read page 396-397 and look at figure 4. Tectonic Ice Cubes demo. Popcorn read page 398.

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