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A man named Alfred Wegener first presented the theory of plate tectonics, but had no proof, so other scientists laughed at him.
later, Arthur Holmes decided that it wasn't such a laughing matter, due to the theory of convection currents in the mantle. so Alfred Wegener first presented it, but Arthur Holmes proved it. hope this helps.
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What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
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 are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
plate tectonics
When was the plate tectonics theory accepted?
it wasnt accepted. Wegener's theory of continetal drift wasnt accepted. the theory of plate tectonics was created when scientists discovered about sea floor spreading and magnetic reversals. but i dont know when the theory of plate tectonics was created. so you can ask about that.
What is the unifying theory of geology?
Plate tectonics
Why is plate tectonics theory thought to be a unifying theory?
Plate tectonics is considered to be a unifying theory because a consensus finds it to be true. Most scientists believe the plate tectonics cause volcanoes and earthquakes.
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 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
What theory states that earth's surface is broken into separate plated?
Plate tectonics
What geological theory states that pieces of the Earth's lithosphere are in constant slow motion?
The geological theory that states that pieces of earths crust are in constant slow motion is called the Continental Drift Theory. This theory also considers Pangea, the way the continents were before the drift.
What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
plate tectonics
What does the theory of plate tectonics affirm?
The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
The theory of plate tectonics affirms what?
The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
