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The crust of the planet Earth is divided into plates which slowly move. This movement is possible because the plates float on the liquid rock (magma) of the Earth's mantle.

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Who is credited with the plate tectonic theory?

The plate tectonic theory was primarily developed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century. He proposed the idea of continental drift, which later laid the foundation for our modern understanding of plate tectonics.


What is the name of the scientist that came up with the theory of plate tectonic?

Alfred Wegener is the scientist credited with proposing the theory of plate tectonics in 1912, although his ideas were not widely accepted until later.


What is the therory that explains the movement of tectonic plates?

The crustal movement of the plates in the earth are not completely understood by scientist and considered a phenomenon. It is an accepted theory that the strength of the water in contrast to the weakness of the land make the movement of the plates.


How is plate tectonic theory different from continental drift theory?

They are actually part of the "same" theory. Seafloor spreading and subduction are the driving forces of continental drift. Pangaea was the Earth's only continent 4 billion years ago. Tectonic plates are small plates, while continent drift is several tectonic plates moving as a mass (continent). There are 21 large plates and dozens of smaller ones.


What concepts is part of the theory of plate tectonics?

Some key concepts of plate tectonics include the movement of Earth's lithosphere plates, the formation of various geological features like mountains and ocean basins, and the driving forces behind plate motion such as seafloor spreading and subduction. The theory helps explain phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and continental drift.

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What is the theory that the lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around?

That would be the theory of plate tectonics.


What is another name for the plate tectonic theory?

The Theory of Plate Tectonics?


What theory led to the plate tectonic theory?

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What is the name of the theory that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonic?

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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 does plate tectonic theory tell us?

Nothing, it's a theory, like evolution!


How does plate tectonic theory explains the distribution of mineral resources?

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Who is considered the father o plate tectonic theory?

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Who is credited with the plate tectonic theory?

The plate tectonic theory was primarily developed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century. He proposed the idea of continental drift, which later laid the foundation for our modern understanding of plate tectonics.


What was the theory proposed before the plate tectonic theory list 2 evidence in support of the the former theory?

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Fissures formation by plate tectonics theory?

Plate tectonics is the theory used to explain the structure of the Earth's various formations and plate boundaries between the major tectonic plates.