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What is the name of the scientist that developed the theory of plate tectonics?
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Alferd Wegner
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Who is the scientist who developed the theory of the plate tectonics?
alfred wegener
When was the theory of plate tectonics developed?
Plate tectonic theory was officially developed in 1912. It was developed by Alfred Wegener through his continental drift theory.
What is proof of theory of plate tectonics developed?
because of pangaea
What scientific work did Alfred wegner do?
Wegener developed the theory of plate tectonics.
What is the therory that explains the movement of tectonic plates?
The crustal movement of the plates in the earth are not completely understood by scientist and considered a phenomenon. It is an accepted theory that the strength of the water in contrast to the weakness of the land make the movement of the plates.
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
What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?
The theory of plate tectonics replaced the theory of sea floor spreading.
What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
What other types of scientist besides geologist would find the theory of plate tectonics useful in their work?
capriologists they study the whole world space, the layers everything so they would find theory of plate tectonics useful
What Is the theory that the earths lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere?
A theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere is called '' plate tectonics''
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
