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How do mid ocean ridges support the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
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New crust forms at mid-ocean ridges.
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What are some landforms that support the plate tectonics theory?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, canyons, mid-ocean ridges, mountain ranges and so on and the results 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.
Why is theory of continental drift widely accepted today?
The theory of continental is not accepted as it is been disproved, but it was replaced by the theory plate tectonics. This theory accepted because of may factors including the discovery of mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones, and the tracking of plates via GPS and other means.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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 do mid-ocean ridges support both the idea of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?
I Dont Know. Any Help??
What are some landforms that support the plate tectonics theory?
Earthquakes, volcanoes, canyons, mid-ocean ridges, mountain ranges and so on and the results 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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Why is theory of continental drift widely accepted today?
The theory of continental is not accepted as it is been disproved, but it was replaced by the theory plate tectonics. This theory accepted because of may factors including the discovery of mid-ocean ridges, subduction zones, and the tracking of plates via GPS and other means.
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.
How do ocean ridges and deep-sea trenches support the theory of sea floor spreading?
Sea Floor spreading has to do with the crust forming at ocean ridges and being destroyed at deep sea trenches.
What ideas from the theory of plate tectonics add to the theory of continental drift?
earthquakes and volcanoes Do you know how to explain the theory of the continental drift?
What is the name of the theory that supported the continental drift?
Plate Tectonics.
Which theory supports the idea of continental drift?
plate tectonics
