It isnt its the same thing-plate tectonics create the idea of continental drift.
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
Tectonic plates- it relates to Alfred Wagener's theory of continental drift
Yes he did he combined Henry Hess's theory and made the plate tectonic theory
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
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.
"Plate tectonics" is a fancy word for "Continental Drift". In both theories the continents move.
They are actually part of the "same" theory. Seafloor spreading and subduction are the driving forces of continental drift. Pangaea was the Earth's only continent 4 billion years ago. Tectonic plates are small plates, while continent drift is several tectonic plates moving as a mass (continent). There are 21 large plates and dozens of smaller ones.
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.
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.
They are actually part of the "same" theory. Seafloor spreading and subduction are the driving forces of continental drift. Pangaea was the Earth's only continent 4 billion years ago. Tectonic plates are small plates, while continent drift is several tectonic plates moving as a mass (continent). There are 21 large plates and dozens of smaller ones.
There is no difference, they are they same theory about the Earth's crust being divided and moving, they are just two different names that people call it.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory has subsequently been honed by scientific discoveries to the more all-inclusive plate tectonic theory which is generally accepted by earth scientists.
The Continental Drift theory is a theory because there is no evidence to support it. Alfred Wegener developed the Continental Drift theory in the 1800's.
Plate tectonic theory was officially developed in 1912. It was developed by Alfred Wegener through his continental drift theory.