Physical Geology
Physical Geology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781259916823
Author: Plummer, Charles C., CARLSON, Diane H., Hammersley, Lisa
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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The assumption about the internal temperature of the planet other than Earth that does not have plate tectonics. Also determine the change in the internal temperature of Earth caused when tectonic plates have stopped moving.

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The crust of the Earth also called as lithosphere. It is made up of different plates. These plates are constantly in motion with respect to each other. The movement of these tectonic plates results in the formation of new land, volcanoes, and mountain.

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