Tectonic Plates

 The tectonic plates of the earth float on magma. When tectonic plates rumble together they can cause earthquakes and change the surface of the earth. There are seven major and eight minor tectonic plates. Sometimes they are called lithospheric plates. 

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  1. KelseyMay 19, 2021 at 12:06 PM

    Hey, Ian! This is great information about tectonic plates. When you were learning about them, did you also learn about Pangea?

    Aunt Kels

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