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Describe the relationship of continental drift and plate tectonics?
Continental drift is the theory that the Earth's continents have moved over time due to the movement of tectonic plates. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements and interactions of Earth's lithosphere. Continental drift was one of the key pieces of evidence that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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.
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.
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics
What are some question that are answered by plate tectonc?
Plate tectonics helps us to explain continental drift.
Continental drift is caused by?
plate tectonics
Describe the relationship of continental drift and plate tectonics?
Continental drift is the theory that the Earth's continents have moved over time due to the movement of tectonic plates. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements and interactions of Earth's lithosphere. Continental drift was one of the key pieces of evidence that led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
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 theory was the forerunner of the theory of plate tectonics?
Continental drift
What is the theory of plate tectonics What is the theory of continental drift?
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What is seaflooring spreading?
It is part of continental drift and plate tectonics.
How does the theory of plate tectonics differ from Wegener's idea of continental drift?
Wegener's idea of continental drift suggested thatcontinents moved, but it did not explain many otherparts of Earth's crust. Today scientists use the theoryof plate tectonics to explain why Earth's features appearas they do.According to the theory of plate tectonics, Earth's lithosphere is broken into about 20 moving plates. The continents and the ocean floor make up the surfaces of these moving plates.
