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Chains of volcanoes along continental Coastlines.
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What idea best describes our modern understanding of geologic change?
I think you are going for plate tectonics.
What are the following terms best describes the concept that molten rock emanates from the edge of a plate on the Earths crust pushing rock on the other side into a trench?
plate Tectonics
Which among the following concepts best explain the theoretical balance of all large portions of earth's lithosphere?
The concept that best explains the theoretical balance of all large portions of Earth's lithosphere is plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, interacting at their boundaries. These interactions can result in various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation. Plate tectonics provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamic processes that shape the Earth's surface over geological timescales.
What is the best indication the planet may have plate tectonics?
Alfred Wegener proposed in 1912 that the continents were slowly drifting apart over time. He called this "continental drift" and based his theory on the evidence that the continents fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces, and where the joined there was evidence that they had once actually been one large continent (called Pangaea). The evidence he found included fossils records of plants and animals that lived in specific regions, and also mountain formations that spanned between continents and stopped at the edge of one only to start again at the matching location of the other one. Unfortunate for Wegener, he could not explain in his lifetime why, or what could cause the continents to drift on such a scale. Starting in the 1940's during World War 2 (WWII) the US government started doing research of the seafloor to locate places where German and Japanese submarines could hide off the coasts of America and wait in ambush on US ships. What they discovered was that the seafloor was not a flat landscape like they predicted, but had deep rifts and mountain ranges. What they discovered that relates to this question is that there are ridges (called Mid-Oceanic Ridges or MORs) that are continually erupting from volcanic activity and growing outwards from that ridge or line under the sea, this is known as "seafloor spreading". This continued buildup of magma explained the force that could cause the continental plates to move. As the MORs expanded outward they pushed the continental plates in an outward direction. Between these two understandings you get "plate tectonics."
Which list of four factors best supports the concept that they are just right for the planet earth to support life?
Distance from the sun: Earth is at the right distance from the sun for temperatures to support liquid water. Atmosphere: Earth's atmosphere has the right balance of gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, to sustain life. Tectonic activity: Plate tectonics on Earth facilitate the recycling of nutrients and regulate the climate. Magnetic field: Earth's magnetic field protects the planet from harmful solar radiation, crucial for supporting life.
What is the best indication that the plate may have plate tectonics's?
Chains of volcanoes along continental Coastlines.
Which word best matches the meaning of the word tectonics?
"Geology" would be the best match for the word tectonics. Tectonics refers to the study of the Earth's lithosphere and its movements, which includes processes like earthquakes, mountain-building, and plate tectonics.
What idea best describes our modern understanding of geologic change?
I think you are going for plate tectonics.
What are the following terms best describes the concept that molten rock emanates from the edge of a plate on the Earths crust pushing rock on the other side into a trench?
plate Tectonics
Which among the following concepts best explain the theoretical balance of all large portions of earth's lithosphere?
The concept that best explains the theoretical balance of all large portions of Earth's lithosphere is plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, interacting at their boundaries. These interactions can result in various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation. Plate tectonics provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamic processes that shape the Earth's surface over geological timescales.
Which of these ideas best describes plate tectonics?
Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several large plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere and move relative to one another, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains and ocean basins.
Word best matches the meaning of the word tectonics?
Tectonics refer to the means of how the Earth's crust structure and properties are controlled. Tectonics comes from the Latin word tectonicus.
What are the release dates for Planet's Best - 2003 Planet's Best Aquariums?
Planet's Best - 2003 Planet's Best Aquariums was released on: USA: 5 July 2010
The best indication of the operational efficiency of management is?
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What is the best indication of renal function?
Serum creatinine levels
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Where are the landforms located for tectonic plates?
The wording you used didn't make much sense. I'll try to answer it to the best of my ability. Common land forms caused by the movement of plate tectonics include volcanoes and mountains. Sudden tectonic is what causes earthquakes.
