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What is the name of the geological theory that states that large pieces or slabs of Earth's crust -or lithosphere- are in constant slow motion?
The movement of crustal or lithospheric plates is a part of the theory of plate tectonics.
Why do plate tectonics have names?
It is a suitable name because tectonics comes from the Greek word tekton which means builder, and plate tectonics refers to the building of the features on Earth's surface due to deformation caused by plate movements...
Name of the scientist that came up with the continental drift hypothesis?
Did you mean Plate Tectonics Theory? - Plate Tectonics Theory is the combination of Continental Drift and Ocean/Sea Floor Spreading. BTW. The scientist who started it is Howard Baker continued by Alfred Wegener.
What is the theory that explains the slow movement of continents on the earth's surface?
The theory of the movement of peices of Earth's surface is that they break apart and they move everywhere around through the suface -& and the layers of the earth. this is what causes it being cold because all these peices move around and then the warm will break away and it will open up abd it will be cold.
What happens to glue when it is put in water?
Depends entirely on the glue. some harden in water, some soften or even dissolve.-Name your glue -
Is the theory of the continental drift true?
Continental Drift is an obsolete name for the theory of Plate Tectonics and yes, it is true. It has been proved in many ways, by comparing the composition of oceanic crust and its ages with that of the continental crust, by plotting the reversals of magnetism in the oceanic crust and many other ways.
What is the name of the type of basaltic crust that moves under less dense crust?
The type of basaltic crust that moves under less dense crust is called "oceanic crust." Oceanic crust is primarily composed of basalt and is denser than continental crust, allowing it to subduct beneath the less dense continental crust at convergent plate boundaries. This process is a key aspect of plate tectonics and contributes to geological phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanic activity.
Give the name of one plate that contains mostly oceanic lithosphere and of one plate that continenmental litosphere?
One plate that contains mostly oceanic lithosphere is the Pacific Plate, which is predominantly made up of oceanic crust. One plate that contains mostly continental lithosphere is the North American Plate, which consists mainly of continental crust. These distinctions are based on the composition and thickness of the lithosphere in each plate.
What is another name for the continental crust?
Sial or granitic crust.
How did the Pacific plate get its name?
The Pacific Plate got it name due it its location underneath the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Plate is the largest plate because consisting of 20 percent of earth's crust and contains Continental and ocean crust.
What is the name of the crust not under the ocean?
The crust not under the ocean is called continental crust. It is thicker and less dense compared to oceanic crust and forms the landmasses on Earth's surface.
What is the name for part of earth's crust?
Tectonic plate
What is the name of part of earth's crust?
Tectonic plate
What is the name for the part of earths crust?
Tectonic plate
What is the name for the part of earth's crust?
Tectonic plate
What is the name of ocean crust?
The name of the crust beneath the oceans is called "oceanic crust." It is thinner and younger than continental crust and primarily composed of basaltic rocks.
Is the name of the continental crust that is submerged off the coastline of the continents?
I think it's called the continental shelf
