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How do you know that the tectonic plates that cover Earth's surface are moving?
The following are topics that you should include in your answer
An explanation of the phenomena that occur at plate boundaries and how that indicates the movement of the
plates
How the discovery of new crust is/formed at mid-ocean ridges, and old crust found at subduction zones provides
further evidence for tectonic plate movement
Examples and explanations of at least 2 beneficial resources made available to humans due to plate movement
(see 2.17a Why do humans put themselves at risk? - Resource)
The structure and properties of Earth's interior
An explanation of the processes that occur in Earth's interior that provide the energy required to move the plates



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Final answer:

Tectonic plates move due to mantle convection, evidence from crust formation provides insight into plate movement, and resources like oil and minerals are generated by plate interactions.


Explanation:

Tectonic Plate Movement: Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle. The movement at plate boundaries causes earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.

Evidence for Plate Movement: New crust forms at mid-ocean ridges, while old crust is found at subduction zones, providing evidence of plate movement.

Resources from Plate Movement: Plate movement creates valuable resources like oil deposits and mineral deposits as plates interact and shift.


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