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What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?

The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.


Explain plate tectonics and the mechansim of continental drift?

Plate tectonics describes the motion of the Earth's lithosphere which brings about continental drift due to convection currents.


What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?

I think that continetal drift replaced his theory


Did the plate tectonics theory derive from the evolution of the continental drift theory?

Yes, the plate tectonics theory developed from the earlier continental drift theory. The continental drift theory, proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century, suggested that continents were once joined together and drifted apart. Plate tectonics, developed in the mid-20th century, expanded on this by incorporating the movement of Earth's lithosphere plates and explaining the processes driving continental drift.


What is similarities tectonics and theory of the continental drift?

Tectonics is the large scale processes effecting the crust. The large scale process that is accepted to be occurring is plate tectonics (crust separated into plates that move and interact). The theory of continental drift suggested that continents moved however it never proposed a mechanism, plate tectonics is that mechanism that explains what alfred wegener saw. So back to your question similarities between what i think you mean modern tectonics i.e. plate tectonics and continental drift is that they both suggest the crust is moving.

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How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?

continental drift is caused by plate tectonics


What is the relationship of continental drift and plate tectonics?

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What is the relationship between plate tectonics and continental drift?

Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains how the Earth's outer shell is divided into several large, rigid plates that move and interact with each other. Continental drift is the idea that continents have moved and shifted positions over time. The relationship between plate tectonics and continental drift is that plate tectonics provides the mechanism for how continents drift and move around the Earth's surface. The movement of the plates causes the continents to shift and change positions, supporting the concept of continental drift.


What is the relationship between continental drift and plate tectonics?

Continental drift is the theory that Earth's continents were once connected in a single landmass and have since moved apart. Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that move and interact with each other. The relationship between the two is that continental drift is a part of the larger theory of plate tectonics, as the movement of continents is driven by the movement of the plates beneath them.


Continental drift is caused by?

plate tectonics


What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?

The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.


Explain plate tectonics and the mechansim of continental drift?

Plate tectonics describes the motion of the Earth's lithosphere which brings about continental drift due to convection currents.


What has the author Tina Kasbeer written?

Tina Kasbeer has written: 'Bibliography of continental drift and plate tectonics' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Continental drift, Plate tectonics


What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?

I think that continetal drift replaced his theory


What is the name of the theory that supported the continental drift?

Plate Tectonics.


What is seaflooring spreading?

It is part of continental drift and plate tectonics.


What theory was the forerunner of the theory of plate tectonics?

Continental drift