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How is plate tectonic theory different from continental drift theory?
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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What is the theory called the explains how the continents moved apart?
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
How many scientists accept Alfred wegener's continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory has subsequently been honed by scientific discoveries to the more all-inclusive plate tectonic theory which is generally accepted by earth scientists.
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 is the therory that explains the movement of tectonic plates?
The crustal movement of the plates in the earth are not completely understood by scientist and considered a phenomenon. It is an accepted theory that the strength of the water in contrast to the weakness of the land make the movement of the plates.
What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?
Alfred Wegener's theory was known as the theory of continental drift.
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.
What is geographic fit evidence of?
The continental drift theory and the plate tectonic 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.
How is continental drift theory different from plate tectonics 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.
What is the difference between the continental drift theory and the theory of plate tectonic?
There is no difference, they are they same theory about the Earth's crust being divided and moving, they are just two different names that people call it.
How many scientists accept Alfred wegener's continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory has subsequently been honed by scientific discoveries to the more all-inclusive plate tectonic theory which is generally accepted by earth scientists.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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.
