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Pieces that earth's lithosphere is divided into are called --

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Tectonic Plates

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The lithosphere is divided into multiple tectonic plates. They basically 'float' on top of the asthenosphere. The asthenosphere a soft layer of the mantle. Movements in the asthenosphere result in movements of the tectonic plates.

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The pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are called plates/tectonic plates. There are two different types: continental and oceanic.

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