Explain the term : Tectonic Plate - Vidyadip

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Explain the term : Tectonic Plate

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$(1)$ The heat generated because of the loss of radioactivity in semi-liquid rock material in the Asthenosphere tries to reach the surface.
$(2)$ Due to its pressure, the upper strata is disintegrated into many large landmasses, which are called ‘Tectonic Plates’.

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