Question

How do plate tectonics relate to the formation of crustal features on the earth

Answer 1

The Earth's outer crust (the lithosphere) is composed of a series of tectonic plates. These plates move on a hot flowing mantle layer called the asthenosphere.Deep trenches are often formed where tectonic plates are being subducted and earthquakes are common.

Answer 2

Plate tectonics relate to the formation of crustal features on the earth, because the plates are pretty much side by side.

Imagine 2 pieces of paper. When they crush together, the two sides that are pressed together goes upward. This is an example of 2 tectonics crushing together to become a mountain.

Now imagine 2 pieces of paper that are splitting apart from each other. This is how valleys are formed.

Now imagine 2 pieces of paper moving side by side, up and down. This is an example of earthquakes

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