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How has the movement of plates affected the evolution of living things?
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As Pangaea split into the 7 continets, the types of animals got separated with their homeland, so they changed their traits to survive in the new environment over time.
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How does the movement of lithospheric plates lead to evolution in species?
Simple: as the plates separate, organisms that were once alike get separated. As they adapt to their environments, they undergo a process called speciation, when they have developed so much that they become a new species.
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
Earth's tectonic activity is a significant factor that made life on Earth possible because the movement of Earth's crustal plates affects?
is affected by volcanic activity and the atmosphere.
How have tectonic plates affected latin Americas physical geography?
Many parts of Latin America experience volcanic activity and earthquakes. This is due to the movement of five tectonic plates. The two highest mountain peaks in Mexico are volcanoes.
What is a movement that can reshape earth?
plates
How has the movement of earth's plates affected organisms?
it hasnt
Where has diversion tectonic plate movement affected the world?
plates tonics
The three major factors though to control the evolution of the earth?
weather, movement of plates,
Plate tectonics may affect organic evolution because movement of plates may cause a change in .?
climate
Plate tectonics may affect organic evolution because movement of plates may cause a change in?
climate
Are tsunamis affected by global warming?
No, tsunamis occur due to the tectonic plates moving underneath the ocean. The movement of the plates is through covention currents within the magma which isn't affected by climate change.
How does the movement of lithospheric plates lead to evolution in species?
Simple: as the plates separate, organisms that were once alike get separated. As they adapt to their environments, they undergo a process called speciation, when they have developed so much that they become a new species.
What causes the movement of plates?
colliding plates and
Movement of plates?
an earthquake...?
What is caused by the movement of the plates?
The movement of the hot mantle has broken the crust apart into large plates.
What are plate movement?
the movement of earths plates or crust
What causes friction on tectonic plates?
the movement of tectonic plates
