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The shape of the continents, the distribution of earthquakes, the symmetric magnetic banding of the sea floor ether side of the mid oceanic ridges, the mid oceanic ridges, back arc basins, deep sea trenches, the fiery ring of the Pacific, The distribution and chemistry of volcanoes, atolls, paleo magnetism, fossil evidence and the distribution of species. (there may be more evidence).
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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.
What is the theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around?
That would be the theory of plate tectonics.
What are the 3 theories of crustal movement?
Plate Tectonics Continental drift theory 'Raisin' Theory
What theory combined sea floor spreading and continental drift?
Plate Tectonics
Draw a cartoon or comic strip explaining the theory of plate tectonics?
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Which theory supports the idea of continental drift?
The theory of plate tectonics supports the idea of continental drift. It suggests that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large plates that move over the asthenosphere, which explains the movement of continents over time.
Do fossil evidence help the theory of plate tectonics?
Yes, fossil evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics by showing how identical plant and animal species are found on continents that are now separated by oceans, indicating that those landmasses were once connected and have since drifted apart. Fossils of ancient marine animals found on mountaintops provide further evidence of past tectonic movements.
What additional evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
Additional evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics includes the matching shapes of continents across different coastlines, the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes along plate boundaries, and the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and deep-sea trenches that provide insights into the movement of tectonic plates. Magnetic striping on the ocean floor also supports the theory by showing the pattern of reversals in Earth's magnetic field over time.
What forms of evidence were used to help gather evidence for the existence of pangaea?
Plate tectonics led to the theory of Pangaea.
What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
What are Plate tectonics evidence?
The theory of plate tectonics has succumbed to the newer theory of continental drift. Scientists believe this theory today due to three main factors. First, the continents appear to fit together. When the continental shelves, as opposed to just the continents, are placed together, the fit appears uncanny. Second, the distribution of fossils is consistent with continental drift. Lastly, glacial deposits once covered parts of the earth that are currently tropical.ANSWER: The plate tectonics theory is relatively new and formulated only in the 1960s. The evidence listed above in the first answer can only support the continental drift theory which was developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. Evidence that can support the plate tectonics theory are the age, depth of oceanic sediments, volcanic activity, geothermal gradient, gravity anomalies, paleomagnetism and seismologic evidence. If you are answering an exam question on evidence supporting plate tectonics, evidence supporting continental drift theory should only come later in your answer and should not be given too much emphasis, for the plate tectonics theory involves more than just the continental crust drifting around and cannot support the main hypotheses of the plate tectonics theory.
What theory states that earth's surface is broken into separate plated?
Plate tectonics
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
Does seismologic evidence support plate tectonics?
yes it represets 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.
