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    What is a tectonic plate?

    They are pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move slowly.

    Which crust is denser: oceanic or continental?

    Oceanic crust is denser and sinks beneath continental crust.

    How do tectonic plates move?

    Movement is driven by energy from Earth's core.

    Why does oceanic crust sink relative to continental crust?

    It has a higher density than continental crust.

    What happens to plate formation as plates sink into the mantle?

    Formation must equal sinking to maintain surface area.