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What is similarities tectonics and theory of the continental drift?
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∙ 11y ago
Tectonics is the large scale processes effecting the crust. The large scale process that is accepted to be occurring is plate tectonics (crust separated into plates that move and interact). The theory of continental drift suggested that continents moved however it never proposed a mechanism, plate tectonics is that mechanism that explains what alfred wegener saw.
So back to your question similarities between what i think you mean modern tectonics i.e. plate tectonics and continental drift is that they both suggest the crust is moving.
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What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
How are tectonic plate movements similar?
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
Describe the relationship of continental drift and plate tectonics?
The relationship of continental drift and plate tectonics is that the plate tectonics move and are under the ground and the continental drift is on the top of earth...
What two ways is the plate tectonic theory different from the ideas of the continental drift?
It isnt its the same thing-plate tectonics create the idea of continental drift.
What are the similarities of the continental drift theory sea floor spreading and the plate tectonics theory?
the similarities of this 3 theory is,,,, they are all theory....
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What theory was the forerunner of the theory of plate tectonics?
Continental drift
What is the theory of plate tectonics What is the theory of continental drift?
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What ideas from the theory of plate tectonics add to the theory of continental drift?
earthquakes and volcanoes Do you know how to explain the theory of the continental drift?
What is the mechanism that causes the continents to move called?
It is called the theory of plate tectonics.
How are tectonic plate movements similar?
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
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 the name of the theory that supported the continental drift?
Plate Tectonics.
Which theory supports the idea of continental drift?
plate tectonics
