How do Plate Tectonics affect rock cycles
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How do Plate Tectonics affect rock cycles • Uplifting • Subsidence • Rift zone
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How do Plate Tectonics affect rock cycles. Uplifting Subsidence Rift zone . Uplift. Uplift is the rising of regions of the crust to higher elevations Uplift increases rate of erosion in a rock. Subsidence. The sinking of regions of the crust to lower elevations - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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How do Plate Tectonics affect
rock cycles• Uplifting• Subsidence • Rift zone
Uplift
• Uplift is the rising of regions of the crust to higher elevations
• Uplift increases rate of erosion in a rock
Subsidence• The sinking of regions of the crust to lower elevations• Leads to the formation of basins where sediment can be
deposited
Erosion
Deposition
Rift Zone
• An area where a set of deep cracks form.• Occur between plates that are pulling apart.• Magma can be released as the tectonic platesPull apart. The magma can reach earth’s surface And cool forming igneous rocks.
