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also I need to know how the boundaries of Earth's plates are created and the size of the plates and also telling me how many are they? by listing them
Tectonic plates are large pieces of the Earth's crust that are constantly moving. They are responsible for creating many of the Earth's geographical features, such as mountains, valleys, and oceans.
Tectonic plates create their boundaries through three main processes: spreading, subduction, and collision. Spreading occurs when plates move apart from each other, subduction occurs when one plate slides under another, and collision occurs when two plates push against each other.
Plate boundaries can affect the size of the plates in several ways. Spreading boundaries can cause plates to grow larger, while subduction boundaries can cause plates to shrink. Collision boundaries can also cause plates to grow larger as they push against each other.
The size of tectonic plates is determined by several factors, including the amount of heat and pressure within the Earth, the strength of the Earth's lithosphere (the outermost layer of the crust), and the movement of the Earth's mantle.
Yes, the size of tectonic plates can change over time. Plate boundaries can shift due to the movement of the Earth's mantle, causing the plates to grow or shrink. Additionally, new plate boundaries can form as a result of changes in the Earth's lithosphere or the opening of new oceanic ridges.