Plate

Real World Example

Imagine trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle where each piece is unique in shape and size, but together they form a complete picture. This is similar to how the Earth's plates, which are large sections of the crust and upper mantle, fit together to cover the planet's surface. Just like each puzzle piece needs to fit just right with its neighbors to complete the picture, each tectonic plate must align with the others to form the Earth's crust, with their interactions causing phenomena like earthquakes and volcanic activity.