You have already learned that the crust of the earth is made up of solid rocks that are divided into continental and oceanic plates. They fit together like a big puzzle. Try this experiment to see how the plates really work.

Go to the following web site and perform the neat experiment. Experiment with plates

Here's what you'll need:

2 blocks of wood (close to the same size)–each about as big as your hand

Newspaper–to protect your table from the . . .

Clay–a nice big glob, maybe a half pound or so

A ruler and a pencil

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