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Alfred Wegner started the discussion with his theory of continental drift which was later proven and merged into the science of plate tectonics.

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What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?

The theory that states that plates move around on the asthenosphere is called plate tectonics. This theory explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere into different plates and their interactions at plate boundaries due to the convective currents in the asthenosphere beneath them.


Why do otherwise good scientists ignore the plate tectonics theory despite the evidence that exists for it?

When the theory of plate tectonics was first published in the early 1900s, it was dismissed by main stream scientists as being ridiculous - because many if not most of those scientists believed in the "steady state" of the Earth theory - things don't change or change very little. Today, the theory of plate tectonics has been supported by scientific study and discovery, beginning in the 1950s - and the vast majority of scientists today believe in it.


Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?

plate tectonics=D


What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?

The theory of plate tectonics replaced the older theory of continental drift. It provided a more comprehensive explanation for the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates and the processes that shape our planet's surface.


How did scientists advance Wagner's Hypothesis into the Theory of plate Tectonics?

Scientists used new technologies such as seafloor mapping, paleomagnetism, and seismic studies to gather extensive evidence supporting the movement of tectonic plates. These observations revealed a pattern of seafloor spreading, subduction zones, and continental drift, leading to the development of the Theory of Plate Tectonics in the 1960s.

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Why is plate tectonics theory thought to be a unifying theory?

Plate tectonics is considered to be a unifying theory because a consensus finds it to be true. Most scientists believe the plate tectonics cause volcanoes and earthquakes.


What do scientists called the theory that describes the motion of the plates?

Plate Tectonics


What other scientists except for geologist find the theory of plate tectonics in their work?

Geophysicists, Seismologists, Geomorphologists and Palaeontologists are some examples of scientists who's work involves or is affected by the theory of plate tectonics.


When was the plate tectonics theory accepted?

it wasnt accepted. Wegener's theory of continetal drift wasnt accepted. the theory of plate tectonics was created when scientists discovered about sea floor spreading and magnetic reversals. but i dont know when the theory of plate tectonics was created. so you can ask about that.


What do scientists believe is the force behind plate tectonics theory?

gravity slab pull


What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?

Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.


The theory that plates were once joined together and gradually moved apart was called?

The theory of plate tectonics


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 theory states that earth's surface is broken into separate plated?

Plate tectonics


What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?

Plate tectonics


What does the theory of plate tectonics affirm?

The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.


The theory of plate tectonics affirms what?

The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.