In this episode, we’ll explore tectonic plates and their role in shaping the Earth's crust. We’ll discuss how these large sections of the crust move due to the semi-solid mantle beneath them. We’ll examine the differences between continental plates, which are thicker and lighter, and oceanic plates, which are thinner and denser, allowing them to subduct. Finally, we’ll clarify the terms plate margins and plate boundaries, explaining how they both refer to the areas where tectonic plates meet.

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