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The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agothe definition of plate tectonics is the shifting of the continents
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∙ 11y agothe purpose of plate tectonics is for them to create earthquakes land masses and new life forms.
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∙ 11y agoThis was not understood when I was in school. The general idea is that the subsurface liquid magma causes the Earth's crust to move over time.
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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
Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?
Nope plate tectonics do not exist on Venus.
Do you feel the effects of plate tectonics?
Yes, earthquakes are an affect 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 is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
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
There are many indications of plate tectonics on Mars?
No plate tectonics on Mars
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
Is there evidence of plate tectonics on Venus?
Nope plate tectonics do not exist on Venus.
Do you feel the effects of plate tectonics?
Yes, earthquakes are an affect of plate tectonics.
Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
What shapes earth features?
Plate tectonics.
