Write down your understanding of plate tectonics (in ur own words)

Explanation:

Plate tectonics is a theory derived from the theory of sea floor spreading and continental drift.

The theory proposes that the outer layer of the earth is broken down into series of slabs that moves over the mantle.

This outer layer of the earth is called the lithosphere. The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the upper mantle.

The layer below the lithosphere which allows for the movement of the lithosphere is called the asthenosphere.

neutrons are in the middle of the atom and the electrons, which are much smaller.

the tides are influenced by both the moon and the sun, it's easy to see that when the sun lines up with the moon and the earth, as during a new moon or full moon, the tidal effect is increased. these are known as spring tides, named not for the season, but for the fact that the water "springs" higher than normal. on the other hand, if the sun and the moon are 90 degrees apart in relation to an observer on earth as during the first quarter moon or third quarter moon, then high tides are not as high as they normally would be. this is because despite its greater distance, the sun's mass allows it to exert enough gravitational force on the oceans that it can negate some of the effects of the moon's pull. this phenomenon of lower high tides is called a neap tide. if you need more information on this topic visit moonconnection.com.