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An important fundamental assumption underlying the plate tectonic theory is Earth's surface area that has been essentially constant over time. The modern day Red Sea is explained by plate tectonics theory because it is a rift zone that may eventually open into a major ocean if Arabia and Africa continue to separate.
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∙ 11y agoPlate tectonics
(from the Greek word for "one who constructs and destroys", τεκτων,
tektōn) is a theory of geology developed to explain the phenomenon of continental drift and is currently the theory accepted by the vast majority of scientists working in this area. In the
theory of plate tectonics
the outermost part of the Earth's interior is made up of two layers: the lithosphere comprising the crust and the solidified uppermost part of the mantle. Below the lithosphere lies the asthenosphere which comprises the inner viscous part of the mantle. The mantle behaves like a superheated
and extremely
viscous liquid
.
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∙ 14y agoOne of the important ideas is that of the convection currents transferring heat from the interior of the planet toward the surface.
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∙ 10y agothe lithosphere forms a rigid shell on the outside of Earth. However, it is broken into large pieces- tectonic plates
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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 concepts is part of the theory of plate tectonics?
the tectonic plate theory is....when the tectonic plates move together to make a theory
What is seafloor spreading called?
It is part of continental drift and plate tectonics.
What is the movement plates called?
The movement of tectonic plates is part of the process known as plate tectonics.
What is the theory that explains how new crust is formed along a great crack in Earth's ocean floors?
The creation of oceanic crust at the mid-ocean ridges is part of the all encompassing theory of plate tectonics. The mid-ocean ridge is a volcanic feature caused by the spreading apart of oceanic plates as part of plate tectonics. The sea floor at the ridges are uplifted by rising magma. The rising magma is part of a process of heat transfer from the interior of the Earth to the surface known as a convection current. As the rising magma cools, it forms new crust which becomes part of the ridge.
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 is the geological theory that states that pieces of earths crust are in constant slow motion is?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is the geological theory that pieces of earths crust are in constant slow motion is called?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is it when pieces of earth's crust are in constant slow motion called?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is geological theory that states that pieces of earths crust are in constant slow motion called?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is the geological theory that states that pieces of Earths crust are in constant slow motions is called?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is the geological theory that states the pieces of Earths crust are in constant slow motion called?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics. The geological theory is called plate tectonics.
What is the name of the geological theory that states that large pieces or slabs of Earth's crust -or lithosphere- are in constant slow motion?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics.
What concepts is part of the theory of plate tectonics?
the tectonic plate theory is....when the tectonic plates move together to make a theory
What is part of the theory of plate tectonics?
The theory is that the tectonic plates have faults and are colliding, moving away, or going by each other. ~Toria, 12
How does the theory of plate tectonics describe the earth's crust?
The tectonic plates consist of crust and the outermost part of the mantle.
What is the name of the geological theory that states that large pieces or of Earth's crust -or lithosphere- are in constant slow motion?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics.
