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What question does the theory of plate tectonics answer that the theory of continental drift couldn't?
The theory of plate tectonics answers how and why the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large tectonic plates that move around on the asthenosphere. It explains the mechanisms driving the movement of these plates, such as seafloor spreading and subduction, which were not fully addressed in the theory of continental drift.
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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.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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.
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.
Where the idea of plate tectonics came from?
this is easy! I LEARNED IT IN SCIENCE! WERGNER DICOVERED IT. WEGNERS EARLIER THEORY OF CONTINENTAL DRIFT WAS REEXAMMINED AND A NEW THEORY WAS BORN ............................ THE THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
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.
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 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.
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.
Does the theory of plate tectonics contain both seafloor spreading and continental drift?
Yes. The theory of plate tectonics is very broad, and it covers seafloor spreading, continental drift, plate boundaries and so on.
What are the 3 theories of crustal movement?
Plate Tectonics Continental drift theory 'Raisin' Theory
What was the theory proposed and initally rejected by Alfred Wegener?
The theory of continental drift and plate tectonics
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 are Plate tectonics evidence?
The theory of plate tectonics has succumbed to the newer theory of continental drift. Scientists believe this theory today due to three main factors. First, the continents appear to fit together. When the continental shelves, as opposed to just the continents, are placed together, the fit appears uncanny. Second, the distribution of fossils is consistent with continental drift. Lastly, glacial deposits once covered parts of the earth that are currently tropical.ANSWER: The plate tectonics theory is relatively new and formulated only in the 1960s. The evidence listed above in the first answer can only support the continental drift theory which was developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. Evidence that can support the plate tectonics theory are the age, depth of oceanic sediments, volcanic activity, geothermal gradient, gravity anomalies, paleomagnetism and seismologic evidence. If you are answering an exam question on evidence supporting plate tectonics, evidence supporting continental drift theory should only come later in your answer and should not be given too much emphasis, for the plate tectonics theory involves more than just the continental crust drifting around and cannot support the main hypotheses of the plate tectonics theory.
