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What is the modern theory of plate tectonics and what evidence is there to support it?
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the modern theory is that all the continents used to be connected (Pangaea). The evidence is that the coastal boundaries fit together like a puzzle piece. another example is that the same species of animals are found on the coasts of the continents that once were touching
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Did Alfred Wegner provide evidence from land forms and climate in support of his theory of the shrinking Earth?
Alfred Wegner developed the theory of plate tectonics, not a theory of a shrinking Earth. The Earth is not shrinking and no scientific theory has ever proposed that it is.
Is plate tectonics the main lines of evidence are fossils climate clues rock and the theory of seafloor spreading?
Plates tectonics
What is the name of the theory that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is the combination of the seafloor spreading and continental drift. When Alfred Wegner described this process it was rejected due to lack of evidence. Since, we have discovered new evidence and proven his theory true.
What additional evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
earthquakes usually but also tsunamis and stuff like that
What forms of science were used to help gather evidence for the existence of Pangaea?
Plate tectonics led to the theory of Pangaea.
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.
Which of these theories is not a basis for modern biology. a.evolution b.plate tectonics c.cell theory d.gene theory?
B. Plate Tectonics
Did Alfred Wegner provide evidence from land forms and climate in support of his theory of the shrinking Earth?
Alfred Wegner developed the theory of plate tectonics, not a theory of a shrinking Earth. The Earth is not shrinking and no scientific theory has ever proposed that it is.
Is plate tectonics the main lines of evidence are fossils climate clues rock and the theory of seafloor spreading?
Plates tectonics
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 the name of the theory that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is the combination of the seafloor spreading and continental drift. When Alfred Wegner described this process it was rejected due to lack of evidence. Since, we have discovered new evidence and proven his theory true.
Why did other scientists question the theory of plate tectonics?
At the time when this theory was a-brewing, it was difficult to provide conclusive data and evidence.
What are some landforms in California that support the plate tectonics theory?
hups, bzzr
What are the main points of modern day theory of plate tectonics?
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How do observations of earthquakes and volcanic activity support theory of plate tectonics?
Observations of earthquakes and volcanic activity support the theory of plate tectonics because they both occur on boundaries. Boundaries are where plates meet and either converge, diverge or transform.
How do you make a hypotheses?
A hypothesis is a statement of theory. Something that is unproven. You gather evidence to support that theory. Gather enough evidence to support and a theory becomes accepted as fact.
What evidence did Wegeners have to support his theory?
Fossils support his hypothesis.
