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Q: What did the discovery of subduction do for the theory of plate tectonics?
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How is plate tectonics a theory?

plate tectonics is a theory because t explains the formation, movement, and subduction of earth' s plates.


How old crust is recycled using the theory of plate tectonics?

Subduction


What did John Tuzo Wilson use to develop the theory of plate tectonics?

Formation...Movement...and Subduction.


The theory of plate tectonics explains the formation of movement and subduction of earths layers?

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Define and relate the following to the plate tectonics theory?

There are 2 tectonics theories namely: divergent boundary and subduction zone. The boundary of the plate tectonics where two plates are placed is called divergent boundary while the subduction zone is a convergent boundary where in one plate is subducted on another.


How are subduction form?

by plate tectonics


What was the effect of scientists discovery of ocean floor spreading?

The theory of plate tectonics was supported greatly.


What is likely to be found in subduction zones?

Plate tectonics


Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?

plate tectonics=D


What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?

the crust cracks and magma fills in the space


Why is theory of continental drift widely accepted today?

The theory of continental is not accepted as it is been disproved, but it was replaced by the theory plate tectonics. This theory accepted because of may factors including the discovery of mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones, and the tracking of plates via GPS and other means.


What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?

The theory of plate tectonics replaced the theory of sea floor spreading.