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How continental drift theory became unified plate tectonic theory?
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Why are tectonic plates considered to be a unifying theory?
it unified many of the previously isolated concepts of geology into a single theory
How are tectonic plate movements similar?
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
Did John Tuzo Williams contribute to Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory?
Yes he did he combined Henry Hess's theory and made the plate tectonic theory
What two ways is the plate tectonic theory different from the ideas of the continental drift?
It isnt its the same thing-plate tectonics create the idea of continental drift.
Plates that move away from each other are called?
Tectonic plates- it relates to Alfred Wagener's theory of continental drift
What is geographic fit evidence of?
The continental drift theory and the plate tectonic theory
Why are tectonic plates considered to be a unifying theory?
it unified many of the previously isolated concepts of geology into a single theory
What is the theory called the explains how the continents moved apart?
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
How does the motion of the tectonic plates relate to continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
How are tectonic plate movements similar?
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
How does the motion of tectonic plates relate continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
How does motion of tectonic plates relate to continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
When was the theory of plate tectonics developed?
Plate tectonic theory was officially developed in 1912. It was developed by Alfred Wegener through his continental drift theory.
What are the Diastrophic movements of the earth?
*Plate tectonic theory *continental drift theory *convection theory *expansion theory theories of diastrophism and diastrophic movements of the earth have the same meaning
How is a mountain formed by colliding continental plates?
In theory, tectonic plates. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/tectonics.html
Did John Tuzo Williams contribute to Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory?
Yes he did he combined Henry Hess's theory and made the plate tectonic theory
How is plate tectonic theory different from continental drift theory?
They are actually part of the "same" theory. Seafloor spreading and subduction are the driving forces of continental drift. Pangaea was the Earth's only continent 4 billion years ago. Tectonic plates are small plates, while continent drift is several tectonic plates moving as a mass (continent). There are 21 large plates and dozens of smaller ones.
