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In geomorphology, Plate Tectonics is the process by which the continents and the oceanic plates are moved across the face of the Earth. This is driven by thermal upwelling in the mantle, and originates from radioactive energy generated in the core of the Earth.
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How can continental drift be used in a sentence?
The idea of continental drift has been subsumed by the theory of plate tectonics.
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
How do you put plate boundary in a sentence?
In the study of tectonics, the plate boundary may be marked by volcanoes and other thermal activity.
Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
How can continental drift be used in a sentence?
The idea of continental drift has been subsumed by the theory of plate tectonics.
What is a sentence with the word plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics are the effects on continental and oceanic plates as they move and collide. Example :"Geologists study plate tectonics to find future stress points and earthquake zones."
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?
Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
Are plate tectonics flat?
yes plate tectonics are flat
What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
plate tectonics
How do you put plate boundary in a sentence?
In the study of tectonics, the plate boundary may be marked by volcanoes and other thermal activity.
Fissures formation by plate tectonics theory?
Plate tectonics is the theory used to explain the structure of the Earth's various formations and plate boundaries between the major tectonic plates.
There are many indications of plate tectonics on Mars?
No plate tectonics on Mars
