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The formation of volcanoes and mountain ranges can be explained by the theory of what?
Plate tectonics
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
What drives the process of plate tectonics the currently accepted explanation for the movements of drifting continents?
Unequal heat distribution.
Most volcano's occur?
Where the plate of the earth collide and pull apart. (If you don't know what I mean by plates of the earth Wikipedia plate tectonics) The only other places volcanoes occur is above hot spots (hot spots are also explained on the plate tectonics Wikipedia page)
What happens when plate tectonics shift?
When plate tectonics shift, it can lead to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the creation of mountain ranges. Shifts in the plates can also affect the distribution of continents and oceans over long periods of time.
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
What idea is used to dispute the theory of plate-tectonics?
One idea used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics is the concept of "geosynclines," which posits that geological features such as mountain ranges and ocean basins are formed by vertical movements of the Earth's crust rather than horizontal movements of tectonic plates. Critics also argue that some geological features can be explained through alternative mechanisms, such as thermal contraction or the Earth's cooling process, rather than plate interactions. Additionally, some geologists suggest that the fossil record and the distribution of certain species do not consistently support the movement of continents as proposed by plate tectonics. However, these alternative theories have largely been overshadowed by the overwhelming evidence supporting plate tectonics.
What happened because of plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere, resulting in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. It also influences the distribution of continents, ocean basins, and the geological features of our planet.
Does seismologic evidence support plate tectonics?
yes it represets plate tectonics
Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain what?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
