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Why is the idea that California will sink into the ocean consistent with the theory of plate tectonics?
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∙ 14y ago
No. California's bedrock is continental crust and will not subduct in oceanic crust, just like a cork will not sink in water. California will continue to be split apart by movement along the San Andreas Fault and given enough time the fault may split into several segments and create islands of what is left of California. Then the islands will erode down to sea level. That process will take some 10 to 50 million years.
However there is the possibility of a earthquake which many geooglist have been predicting as well as the melting of ice at the poles which will mean rising sea levels.
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What theories were combined to form the theory of plate tectonics?
the continental drift and the ocean-floor spreading
Which was an argument used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics?
Continents cannot cut through the ocean floor.
What does the theory of plate tectonics help explain?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
How do mid-ocean ridges support both the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
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What is the name of the theory that explains how forces deep within earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move?
Theory of plate tectonics explains how forces deep within earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move
What theory would be most useful to a geologist to predict if California will ever fall into the Pacific Ocean?
the theory of plate tectonics
How did the ocean floor help develop the theory pf plate tectonics?
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What was the effect of scientists discovery of ocean floor spreading?
The theory of plate tectonics was supported greatly.
What theories were combined to form the theory of plate tectonics?
the continental drift and the ocean-floor spreading
Which was an argument used to dispute the theory of plate tectonics?
Continents cannot cut through the ocean floor.
Which theory support that earthquakes and volcanic eruption are common on the western edge of the pacific ocean?
plate tectonics
How do mid ocean ridges support the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
New crust forms at mid-ocean ridges.
What are some landforms that support the plate tectonics theory?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, canyons, mid-ocean ridges, mountain ranges and so on and the results of plate tectonics.
How do the features of the ocean floor help support the theory of plate tectonics?
The mid-atlantic ridge is a good example
What does the theory of plate tectonics help explain?
The theory of plate tectonics helps to explain how earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
How do mid-ocean ridges support both the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
I Dont Know. Any Help??
What is the name of the theory that explains how forces within the earth can cause ocean floor to spread and continents to move?
Theory of plate tectonics explains how forces deep within earth can cause ocean floors to spread and continents to move
