Tectonic plates

The surface of the Earth is split up into a number of large sections of rock called tectonic plates.

Diagram of the tectonic plates that make up the surface of the earth.

Try to recall the following picture to help you recall that these plates are called tectonic plates:

The earths crust is not one structure it is split in a number of sections called tectonic plates, these plates move around as they float on top of mantle these create land but also destroy — There’s a new drink in town and only the plates know about it. It’s a cocktail containing tequila and tonic (known as Tectonic).