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How can something as large and heavy as a whole continent can move around?
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∙ 11y ago
Using the example as a continent the continents move with the heat from inside the earth. That is what makes earthquakes. THAT'S ALL I KNOW ;D
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How can something as large and heavy as a whole continent move around?
tectonic plates move by convection currents. Convection currents are currents that start by hot air rising and eventually turning cooler then lowers. This continues in a constant pattern like a week.
Why do you think people didn't believe continental drift theory when Wegener explained it?
It was inconceivable to them that something as large as a continent might move.
A landmass not as large as a continent surrounded by water?
a island
What is a term for a very large landmass?
a continent you mean?
Where is venezvuala?
It is a large nation located on the South American continent.
How can something as large and heavy as a whole continent move around?
tectonic plates move by convection currents. Convection currents are currents that start by hot air rising and eventually turning cooler then lowers. This continues in a constant pattern like a week.
What is the definition of a continent?
A continent is a large, continuous landmass.the definition of a continent is a body of land mass that has water around it and many people live
What is something that is small and heavy?
Something that is small and heavy is something that is very dense. An example would be lead. It is small but very tightly packed together.
How can you download heavy games for PC?
If by heavy you mean large in size, I would suggest a download manager like bittorent or something related to that.
What are the characteristics of burmese pythons?
They are a large, heavy-bodied snake. Native to the Indian sub-continent, they typically grow to around six metres in length. In captivity, young snakes can be fed on large mice, and adults fed on large rabbits. In the wild they'd catch their own food - anything up to the size of a goat !
Describe what a continent is?
A continent is a large continuous landmass.
What is a large continent?
Australia is referred to as the "Island Continent".
What is a large landmass that juts out from a continent?
a landmass that juts out from a continent is a sub continent
Why do you think people didn't believe continental drift theory when Wegener explained it?
It was inconceivable to them that something as large as a continent might move.
What continent is a large island?
Australia is referred to as the "Island Continent".
What is a definiton for continent?
A continent is defined as a large, continuous landmass.
What is the definsion for continent?
A continent is a large, continuous piece of land.
