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The strengths of plate tectonics theory include its comprehensive explanation of geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges, supported by extensive evidence from seismology, oceanography, and geology. Its ability to unify various aspects of Earth science under a single framework is a significant advantage. However, weaknesses include challenges in fully explaining the driving forces behind plate movements and the complexity of interactions at plate boundaries, which can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in predictions and models. Additionally, while it accounts for many processes, it does not fully address all geological features, such as those that may arise from non-tectonic processes.
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What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
What Is the theory that the earths lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere?
A theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere is called '' plate tectonics''
When was the plate tectonics theory accepted?
it wasnt accepted. Wegener's theory of continetal drift wasnt accepted. the theory of plate tectonics was created when scientists discovered about sea floor spreading and magnetic reversals. but i dont know when the theory of plate tectonics was created. so you can ask about that.
What is the name of the person who is normally associated with plate tectonics theory?
Alfred Wegener is the person normally associated with the theory of plate tectonics.
Who is a famous scientist involed with plate tectonics?
Alfred Wegener is a famous scientist involved with the theory of plate tectonics. He proposed the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century, which eventually led to the development of the modern theory of plate tectonics.
What is a creationist theory for plate tectonics?
Creationist theory and plate tectonics do not disagree in any way.
What Is the theory that the earths lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere?
A theory that says the lithosphere is divided into plates that move around on top of the asthenosphere is called '' plate tectonics''
What theory states that earth's surface is broken into separate plated?
Plate tectonics
What is The theory that describes large scales movements of the lithosphere called?
Plate tectonics
What does the theory of plate tectonics affirm?
The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
The theory of plate tectonics affirms what?
The theory of plate tectonics explains large scale motion of the earth's lithosphere.
Why is plate tectonics theory thought to be a unifying theory?
Plate tectonics is considered to be a unifying theory because a consensus finds it to be true. Most scientists believe the plate tectonics cause volcanoes and earthquakes.
How can you define plate tectonics not plate tectonics theory?
But plate tectonics is the theory which suggests that the Earth's crust is made up of solid plates moving relative to each other. Plate tectonics and the plate tectonics theory aren't really two separate things. However plates are pieces of the Earth's crust which are moving.
What is another name for the plate tectonic theory?
The Theory of Plate Tectonics?
What theory states that plates move around on the athenosphere?
The theory that states that plates move around on the asthenosphere is called plate tectonics. This theory explains the movement of the Earth's lithosphere into different plates and their interactions at plate boundaries due to the convective currents in the asthenosphere beneath them.
How do you plates tectonics and the theory of plate tectonics?
They are the same thing.
Which theory describes the motion of earth's crust on its mantle?
plate tectonics=D
