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a theory explaining how the pieces of Earth's surface (the plates) move

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How can you define plate tectonics not plate tectonics theory?

But plate tectonics is the theory which suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of solid plates moving relative to each other. Plate tectonics and the plate tectonics theory aren't really two separate things. However plates are pieces of the Earth's crust which are moving.


Define and relate the following to the plate tectonics theory?

There are 2 tectonics theories namely: divergent boundary and subduction zone. The boundary of the plate tectonics where two plates are placed is called divergent boundary while the subduction zone is a convergent boundary where in one plate is subducted on another.


What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?

Plate tectonics


How do volcanoes help plate tectonics?

Volcanoes don't help plate tectonics; volcanoes are the result of plate tectonics.


Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?

plate tectonics


Does seismologic evidence support plate tectonics?

yes it represets plate tectonics


Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?

instruments used in plate tectonics?


Is plate tectonics the plural form of plate tectonics?

Yes, the singular form is normally plate tectonic or tectonic plate so the plural would be plate tectonics or tectonic plates. Dumb crap.


How are volanoes and the process of plate tectonics related?

how are volcanoes and the process of plate tectonics related


What is the branch of geology know for plate tectonics?

the branch of geology for plate tectonics is asthenosphere.


How do plate tectonics help?

Question is too broad. How do they help what? Are you asking how plate tectonics WORK?


How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?

continental drift is caused by plate tectonics