Glossaryplate
A plate is a massive slab of rock that floats on the mantle and is part of the earth's crust. There are many plates that make up the earth's crust. These plates are also called tectonic plates.
A plate is a massive slab of rock that floats on the mantle and is part of the earth's crust. There are many plates that make up the earth's crust. These plates are also called tectonic plates.