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Originally it was thought that the earth's lithosphere (crust) was made of individual plates that are broken down into over a dozen large and small pieces of rock. These fragmented plates collided with, slid under or moved past adjacent plates. This is what shaped the earth's landscape.
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Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
What will happen to the earth if plate tectonics will not take place give the answer?
the plate tectonics will be flat and no more volcanoes.
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 causes a crater on a volcano?
plate tectonics and plate boundries
Why do plate tectonics occur?
i do not think anyone knows in the whole world then...come really that's why they invented this site
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.
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
What is the purpose of plate tectonics?
The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
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.
What is the definition of plat yecyonics?
If you mean 'plate tectonics', that is the geology of the earth's covering plates and how they move.
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
Are plate tectonics flat?
yes plate tectonics are flat
What are the huge sections of the earth's crust that move called?
plate tectonics
There are many indications of plate tectonics on Mars?
No plate tectonics on Mars
Which of geologic processes formed most of californias nonmetalic mineral resources?
plate tectonics
Instrument used in studying plate tectonics?
instruments used in plate tectonics?
