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What is the theory called the explains how the continents moved apart?
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
What concepts is part of the theory of plate tectonics?
the tectonic plate theory is....when the tectonic plates move together to make a theory
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.
Why does the theory of plate tectonics continue to change?
tectonic plates change because something
Theory that the continents are slowly moving apart from one another?
Tectonic plate movement.
What is the theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around?
That would be the theory of plate tectonics.
Are plate tectonic plate boundaries?
No, plate boundaries is part of the explanation of the Plate Tectonic theory:)
What is another name for the plate tectonic theory?
The Theory of Plate Tectonics?
What theory led to the plate tectonic theory?
James Hanslow
What is a plate and what is the theory of plate tectonic?
The Plate Tectonic theory tells us that there are plates on which peices of sea/ land occurs. On these boundaries, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur the most.
How did sonar contribute to the plate tectonic theory?
figure it out
What is the name of the theory that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonic?
squat-thrust
Why is tectonic plate movement still called the theory of plate tectonic movement?
Because a theory in everyday life is different than a theory in science. This site explains it well: look at link below.
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 does plate tectonic theory tell us?
Nothing, it's a theory, like evolution!
What is the theory called the explains how the continents moved apart?
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
What concepts is part of the theory of plate tectonics?
the tectonic plate theory is....when the tectonic plates move together to make a theory
