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Why is tectonic plate movement still called the theory of plate tectonic movement?
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∙ 12y ago
Because a theory in everyday life is different than a theory in science.
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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''
Are plate tectonic plate boundaries?
No, plate boundaries is part of the explanation of the Plate Tectonic theory:)
A crack in the earths crust caused by tectonic plate movement is called a?
Fault.
What is the movement of the huge solid rock plates of the Earth?
its called tectonic plate
What is a sudden movement along the boundary of a tectonic plate?
This condition is called an earthquake.
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 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.
Theory that the continents are slowly moving apart from one another?
Tectonic plate movement.
How are earthquakes and volcanoes related to the theory of the plate tectonics?
They are both caused by movement of tectonic plates.
What is the theory called the explains how the continents moved apart?
The continental drift theory, or the plate tectonic theory
What is the movement plates called?
The movement of tectonic plates is part of the process known as plate tectonics.
What is the process in which continents slowly move called?
This is 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 the theory that explain why and how continents move called?
Tectonic Plate Theory, which is now accepted as fact.
What theory explains the movement of Earth's upper layer?
The tectonic plate theory accounts for most, if not all, surface geological activity.
What is another name for the plate tectonic theory?
The Theory of Plate Tectonics?
