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it helps people better understand the effect of volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and so forth. It will helps up prepare for it and maybe someday understand it better. By the way this sounds like a question my friend asked me and she was doing a keystone online class. Hmmm. It is exactly the same. oh well

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Why society should be more concerned about continental drift and plate tectonics and what value does this research have for the public in general?

Continental drift happens very slowly, however, it does have some very serious consequences, which are earthquakes that happen along fault lines created by the stress of continental drift. We are very far from being able to prevent earthquakes or even to predict them accurately, however, earthquakes are very dangerous, and it would seem to be a good idea to learn as much as we can about the process which causes them. Such knowledge may have important practical applications in the future.


What is it called when two tectonic plates colide?

It's referred to as a Convergent Boundary If 2 Continental Plates --> Mountains If 2 Oceanic Plates --> Subduction of Heavier (older) Plate If Continental-Oceanic --> Oceanic Plate slides under the Continental Plate (Subduction of Oceanic)


What is the purpose of plate tectonics?

Plate tectonics helps explain the movement of Earth's lithosphere plates, which create earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building. It also plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface and influencing the distribution of continents and oceans.


Are continents part of the lithosphere?

The crust is the outer layer of the Earth for the Compositional Layers, and the lithosphere is the outer layer of Earth for the Physical Layers. They are the same because they are both the outer layer of the Earth.


What is the temperature in continental polar?

The temperature in a continental polar climate can vary widely, depending on the season and location. In general, continental polar regions typically experience very cold temperatures in winter, often dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). In the summer, temperatures can warm up, but they still tend to be cooler compared to other climate types.

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Why society should be more concerned about continental drift and plate tectonics and what value does this research have for the public in general?

Continental drift happens very slowly, however, it does have some very serious consequences, which are earthquakes that happen along fault lines created by the stress of continental drift. We are very far from being able to prevent earthquakes or even to predict them accurately, however, earthquakes are very dangerous, and it would seem to be a good idea to learn as much as we can about the process which causes them. Such knowledge may have important practical applications in the future.


What member of the second continental congress was also the commanding general of the Continental Army?

The only commanding general of the Continental Army was George Washington.


In 1775 the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army Who was the army's commanding general?

general washington


In 1775 the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army. Who was the army's commanding general?

general washington


What was the general purpose of the Continental Congress?

The general purpose of the Continental Congress was to unite the colonies in their opposition to British policies.


How does academic research differ from general research?

Conducting academic research is different from general research, because academic research requires that the sources of information be credible. An for general research I just need an answer.


How does general research differ from conducting academic research?

Conducting academic research is different from general research, because academic research requires that the sources of information be credible. An for general research I just need an answer.


Who makes General Tires?

continental


Who was the commander of continental army?

General George Washington


What are two different sources for sediments in general?

Rivers and continental crust to continental crust.


Who took the Continental Army to Valley Forge?

George Washington did. He was the general of the Continental Army


Where are continental - general tire headquarters?

Those headquarters are in Europe. Continental is a German company.