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earth's natural process by which its lithospheric plates slowly move about because of movement in the asthenosphere
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What is the best example of subcontinent?
India is earth's best example of a subcontinent because it is on its own tectonic plate, but is still connected to asia.
The current theory of the structure of the plasma membrane is best described by?
sandwich
Rigid blocks of earths crust and upper mantel?
There is no specific term for such a general block. "Lithospheric block" would be acceptable, but it would be best to describe exactly what you mean by it.
What are the tectonic settings associated with the formation of basaltic composition magmas?
Basaltic composition magmas occur in oceanic hotspots where a mantle plume interacts with oceanic lithosphere.
Astronomy can best be described as an?
It can be described as a type of study involving the outer space.
What two topics best provide support for plate tectonic theory?
How theories evolve over time
The speed a tectonic plate moves per year is best measured in?
centimeters!
What is the best example of subcontinent?
India is earth's best example of a subcontinent because it is on its own tectonic plate, but is still connected to asia.
The current theory of the structure of the plasma membrane is best described by?
sandwich
What is the plate techtonic theory?
The plate tectonic theory states that new Earth crust is being formed while old crust descends back into the mantle. Uneven heating in the mantle causes convection which keeps the crust in motion. The constant movement of Earth's plates are the result of the three types of boundaries, divergent, convergent, and transform, and the convection in the mantle.
What kind of tectonic plate boundary do you think the Philippines are located?
My best answer that my college teacher taught me is in the oceanic plate.HOPE THIS HELPED! : D
Is the statement An atom consists of a dense nucleus surrounded by a cloud of electrons best described as a law or hypothesis or a theory?
A theory. Its the Atom Theory. The old theory used to be that an atom was just like a billiard ball.
What statement describes the theory of mercantilism?
The theory of mercantilism is described best as England giving economic favors. these favors were given to some companies and people but not others.
Where are the landforms located for tectonic plates?
The wording you used didn't make much sense. I'll try to answer it to the best of my ability. Common land forms caused by the movement of plate tectonics include volcanoes and mountains. Sudden tectonic is what causes earthquakes.
What best described a theory?
a) an idea that has never been proven wrong
Rigid blocks of earths crust and upper mantel?
There is no specific term for such a general block. "Lithospheric block" would be acceptable, but it would be best to describe exactly what you mean by it.
What would be the best explanation for the existence of the andes mountains along the west coast of south america?
The Andes Mountains formed because two tectonic plates (a tectonic plate is a piece of the Earth's crust), the Nazca Plate and the Antarctic Plate, pushed into the western edge of South America. This compressed the western edge of the South American plate, and folded it, creating the Andes Mountains. A few of the mountains were formed by volcanic activity. which is also the result of the collision between this plates.
