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Wegener's theory of what says that land masses move slowly?
Continental drift
What is it called when land masses move on the earth surface?
Land masses move when their underlying plates move simply because they are resting on top of the plates. This is similar to how if someone is resting on a raft the current of the water will carry them along.
What is the theory that the earth's plates move slowly to new locations over geological time?
The theory that the Earth's plates move slowly to new locations over geological time is known as the Plate Tectonics Theory. It was created by Alfred Wegener.
What is the theory that states that the earth's crust is divided into rigid plates that slowly move across the upper mantle?
plate tectonics.
How do air masses move across the US?
In the United States air masses move across the country by air currents. These air currents are pushed by either hot or cold air masses.
Wegener's theory of what says that land masses move slowly?
Continental drift
When large land masses move slowly over long periods of time it is referred to as continental?
glaciers
How did Wegener's theory change after his death?
His theory stated that only continents move, we later found that plates are made of ocean pieces too, not just land masses.
What is large land masses that move slowly over long perionds of time reffered to as continental?
I believe you are asking about Continental drift. See related link.
Does the earth's magnetic shield cause the land masses to drift apart?
No. Earth has tectonic plates that slowly move and create earthquakes by rubbing against each other.
What is it called when land masses move on the earth surface?
Land masses move when their underlying plates move simply because they are resting on top of the plates. This is similar to how if someone is resting on a raft the current of the water will carry them along.
What are examples of land that was once together but separated as the plstes moved apart?
Continental Drift, the theory that continents move slowly about the earth's surface, changing. In the past the theory has been discussed but not generally accepted.
Do tortoises move?
Tortoises do move on dry land, but very slowly. They also do not move in water.
How polar wandering contributes to the acceptance of the plate tectonic theory?
The north pole isn't subject to wandering - it's just ocean and ice - but there is a land mass at the south pole, and it wasn't always in that location. It is among the moving land masses which demonstrate that crustal plates do float on the magma of the mantle and slowly move. Investigations of Antarctica show evidence that it was at one time quite warm.
What is the theory that the landmassaes on the earth's crust slowly move away or get closer to eatch other?
The theory of plate tectonics.
What is the theory that the earth's plates move slowly to new locations over geological time?
The theory that the Earth's plates move slowly to new locations over geological time is known as the Plate Tectonics Theory. It was created by Alfred Wegener.
What is Contential drift Who created it?
No one created it. It is natural and the land masses move on their own.
