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From what I know, Geologists have two main theories on why plates move.
-The First idea is that at converging plate margins (constructive) as material moves up, the plates are pushed outwards
-The second idea is that convection currents within the asthenosphere, (below the plates) which push plates along as if they were on wheels. These currents are formed as partially melted rocks rise because they are heated because it is hotter closer to the core and hotter materials rise. However, after rising for a while, the material cools and drops down again. This forms circular movements of rock which push the plates along.
According to these theories, gravity doesn't but there might be another theory which says otherwise.
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What role did the renaissance play in the development of science?
they helped figure out tha newton law of gravity
What role did gravity play in the formation of the planets?
Gravity, of course has a central role in formation of planets. It's believed that the planets origin can be traced to the debris swirling around a young star. The term used for coming together of particles or bodies and joining together is 'accretion'. Gravity is the reason behind accretion . Small debris join together due to accretion and this accretion occurs further to give rise to larger and larger bodies like planets . Without gravity, this could never have occurred.
What was gravity s role in the formation of the universe?
gravity clumped stars together, created planets and stopped everything from moving at the speed of light
How would you describe the role of the skeleton in body movement?
eyes
How does science play a role in your daily life?
yes
How gravity play a role in the movement of glaciers?
That's what causes them to move.
Is gravity part of a geological process?
Gravity itself is not considered a geological process, as it is a fundamental force that exists universally. However, gravity does play a vital role in geological processes, such as erosion, landslides, and plate tectonics, by influencing the movement and behavior of materials on and within Earth's surface.
Think critically how can slab-pull and ridge-push contribute to the movement of a plate at the same time?
because other factors as shown in that could play a role in plate movement are ridge-push and slab-pull.
What role does gravity play in the orbit of the earth and the mo?
Gravity plays the central role; without gravity, there would be no such thing as an orbit.
How would gravity play a role in deposition?
Gravity plays a role in deposition by influencing the movement and settling of sediment particles. Sediment is typically transported by water or wind, and gravity causes these particles to eventually settle to the ground or into bodies of water when the energy of the transporting medium decreases. The strength of gravity determines the speed and direction of sediment movement, affecting where and how quickly deposition occurs.
What drives movement of the plates?
Convection currents in the mantle drive plate movements.
What is the role of the mid ocean ridge in the movement of lithosperic plate?
It doesn't have a role. It is a natural phenomena
What is the role of the mid oceanic ridge in the movement of lithosperic plate?
It doesn't have a role. It is a natural phenomena
What role does gravity play on weathering?
Gravity contributes to weathering by pulling materials downhill, increasing the force of weathering processes such as physical erosion and mass wasting. Gravity also influences the movement of water and ice, which further aids in the breakdown of rocks through erosion. Overall, gravity plays a crucial role in shaping landscapes through weathering processes.
What role did women play in progressive movement?
It did.
How does gravity play a role in astronomy?
Gravity is the force that keeps galaxies and solar systems together.
What role does friction play on movement of water in a stream?
is not always directly involved as the transporting medium in mass movement processes, it does play an important role
