Tectonic plates are fragments or parts of our lithosphere. The continuous motion of these plates is known as plate tectonics. To understand the life without tectonic plates, let us understand what they do for us.
Plate tectonics is a major geologic building activity. In simplest terms, it helps in the formation of mountains. Volcanic activity and earthquakes are also attributed to plate tectonics. In general, plate tectonics helps in cycling of material between the crust and...
Tectonic plates are fragments or parts of our lithosphere. The continuous motion of these plates is known as plate tectonics. To understand the life without tectonic plates, let us understand what they do for us.
Plate tectonics is a major geologic building activity. In simplest terms, it helps in the formation of mountains. Volcanic activity and earthquakes are also attributed to plate tectonics. In general, plate tectonics helps in cycling of material between the crust and mantle of Earth. Plate tectonics also act as a global thermostat and keeps the temperature in a range preferable for life. Without tectonic plates (that is, the outer surface of Earth would be one single, continuous layer), there would be no recycling of material. Mountains will erode and landscape would appear much different. Lack of mountains will mean a more uniform weather around the world. A uniform weather will also result in less biological diversity. It has also been suggested that presence and continuous motion of these tectonic plates is the reason we have life on Earth.
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