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What happened to rocks and fossils as the tectonic plates separated and drifted apart?
As tectonic plates separate and drift apart, rocks and fossils are stretched and thinned. This process leads to the formation of new oceanic crust in between the separating plates, where new rocks are created and older fossils may be buried or preserved. Fossils found in rocks can provide insights into ancient environments and the history of Earth's geological changes.
Why are you not able to observe with your senses the Earths plates are moving?
The movement of tectonic plates occurs very slowly over long periods of time, making it difficult to observe directly with our senses. Additionally, the movement typically happens deep beneath the Earth's surface where it is not visible to the naked eye. Seismic activity and other geological phenomena provide indirect evidence of plate movement.
What was Dan McKenzie's evidence in his theory?
Dan McKenzie's evidence in his theory of plate tectonics was largely based on seafloor spreading. He observed that the oceanic crust was younger near mid-ocean ridges and progressively older farther away, supporting the idea of tectonic plates moving apart. Additionally, studies of magnetic striping on the seafloor provided further evidence for the movement of the Earth's plates.
What is the process of heavier plates moving under lighter plates called?
Subduction!
Do you think that earthquakes happened million of years ago?
Sure, of course. Millions of years ago, tectonic plates were shifting just as they are today, and shifting tectonic plates can and do cause earthquakes, therefor earthquakes did occur millions of years ago.
What evidence can be provided to support the claim that Pangaea did not exist?
The evidence that supports the claim that Pangaea did not exist includes the distribution of fossils, rock formations, and the movement of tectonic plates. Fossils of similar species found on different continents suggest that they were once connected. Additionally, the alignment of rock formations and the movement of tectonic plates provide further evidence that the continents were not always together as one supercontinent.
What evidence reasoning to geologist use to support the idea that plates are moving?
It is no longer an idea for some time that plates are moving. It is a fact. Earthquakes and todays technology prove the fact that the earths plates are moving. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes.
Volcanos form a ring of fire around the plate boundaries in the pacific ocean how might this provide evidence that the plates are moving?
Volcanoes are ofrenda found in subduction
Where in the US is there evidence that plates are moving with respect to each other?
In california by san Fransisco
How you know the crust of the earth is continually moving?
The most obvious evidence is that South America "fits" into Africa; this had been noticed as far back as the 16th century. More scientific evidence is that there are common plants and fossils on South America and African coasts. Nowadays, GPS navigation is precise enough to actually measure the continents moving. Also whenever there are earthquakes the earth is moving its plates which is more proof
What happened to rocks and fossils as the tectonic plates separated and drifted apart?
As tectonic plates separate and drift apart, rocks and fossils are stretched and thinned. This process leads to the formation of new oceanic crust in between the separating plates, where new rocks are created and older fossils may be buried or preserved. Fossils found in rocks can provide insights into ancient environments and the history of Earth's geological changes.
Discuss evidence that suggests crustal plates move over time?
Evidence such as the fitting of the continental coastlines, the distribution of similar fossils across different continents, and the alignment of mountain ranges across separate continents all suggest that crustal plates have moved over time. Additionally, the presence of mid-ocean ridges and magnetic striping on the seafloor provide further support for plate tectonics and the movement of crustal plates.
What evidence is there to prove that continents are still moving and colliding?
The fact that there are subduction zones where continental plates meet !
How do scientists support the concept of plate movement through evidence and research?
Scientists support the concept of plate movement through evidence and research by studying seismic activity, mapping the ocean floor, analyzing rock formations, and observing the distribution of fossils and plant remains across continents. These methods provide data that support the theory of plate tectonics, which explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large, moving plates that interact at plate boundaries.
How sea floor spreading provide evidence for tectonic plates?
by the plate tectonic and the ocean bridges
What is the evidence for the existence of crustal plates?
Worldwide, the mountains are the evidence of crustal plates.
When was Moving Gelatine Plates created?
Moving Gelatine Plates was created in 1968.
