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The plate tectonic theory states that new Earth crust is being formed while old crust descends back into the mantle. Uneven heating in the mantle causes convection which keeps the crust in motion. The constant movement of Earth's plates are the result of the three types of boundaries, divergent, convergent, and transform, and the convection in the mantle.
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∙ 12y agoThe theory states that piecesof Earth's lithosphere are in slow, constant motion, driven by convection currents in the mantle. It explains the formation, movement, and subduction of Earth's plates.
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∙ 14y agoTectonic. Teutonic means Germanic. As for the implied question, not my best area, sorry.
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What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?
The theory of plate tectonics replaced the theory of sea floor spreading.
What are the causes of landform development on the Earth?
Techtonic plate movement, weathering and degradation and human intervention (farming, civilisation).
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
the crust cracks and magma fills in the space
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 theory explains the movement of pieces of earths surface?
theory of plate tectonics
THEORY OF PLATE TECHTONIC?
When the Continental Drift Theory applies; when two plates either collide, smash, or slide to move plate techtonics.
What techtonic plate is japan on?
Ur mummas plate
What builds up to make an earthquake?
energy from plate techtonic
What created the Himalayan mountain range?
The Himalayan mountain range was created by the collision of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. This collision caused the Earth's crust to fold and uplift, leading to the formation of the towering Himalayas.
How is plate tectonics related to landslides?
because it is a type of techtonic plates
What does plate tectonics mean?
It's a theory explaining the structure of the earth's crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from the interaction of rigid lithospheric plates that move slowly over the underlying mantle.
What formed the island maui?
A volcanic 'hot spot' in the pacific techtonic plate.
What massive techtonic plate does the United states reside over?
San Andreas
What is a thrust volcano?
its the techtonic plates. one plate slides over the other which = trust from action
What is the Plate under the ocean?
Techtonic plates move under the earth moving land and water.
Why do earthquakes happen in California more often than Texas?
more techtonic plate coliding in California
What happens to the layers of the Earthduring a earthquake?
The techtonic plates are shifting. One plate is being overlaped by the other.
