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The spreading of the sea floor.
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What is the theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around?
That would be the theory of plate tectonics.
How does the motion of the tectonic plates relate to continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
What is the Theory earth divided into moving plates?
The place where tectonic plates touch
What is the theory that explains why you have earthquakes?
Due to the disturbances in tectonic plates
How does motion of tectonic plates relate to continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
How does the motion of tectonic plates relate continental drift?
Continental drift is the theory that "plates" on the Earth are constantly in motion and have been for millions of years. Tectonic plates are the actual moving plates.
Why are tectonic plates considered to be a unifying theory?
Tectonic plates are considered a unifying theory because they explain various geological phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building, in a coherent manner. The theory helps scientists understand how Earth's surface is constantly changing and provides a framework for studying the interactions between different plates and the processes shaping our planet's landscapes.
What are 2 of the 3 reasons that scientists believe the plates are moving?
Scientists believe that the plates are moving due to the evidence of seafloor spreading at mid-ocean ridges and the distribution of earthquakes along plate boundaries. Additionally, the study of paleomagnetism provides further support for the theory of plate tectonics.
How is a mountain formed by colliding continental plates?
In theory, tectonic plates. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/tectonics.html
Does the shape of the earthquake focus pattern support the theory of plate tectonics?
Earthquakes are most common above boundaries between the tectonic plates. If a map is taken and then earthquake patterns marked on it, the clear shapes of the tectonic plates can be seen, out lined by the earthquake markers. (the clear shapes of the tectonic plates...that's actually kind of a cool rhyme...)
What was Dan McKenzie's evidence in his theory?
Dan McKenzie's evidence in his theory of plate tectonics was largely based on seafloor spreading. He observed that the oceanic crust was younger near mid-ocean ridges and progressively older farther away, supporting the idea of tectonic plates moving apart. Additionally, studies of magnetic striping on the seafloor provided further evidence for the movement of the Earth's plates.
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''
