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Which scientific theory explains that Earth's lithosphere is made up of moving tectonic plates?
Which scientific theory explains that Earth's lithosphere is made up of moving tectonic plates?
- Plate tectonics (correct)
- Seafloor spreading
- Earth's lithosphere
- Continental drift
What is the concept that plate tectonics builds upon?
What is the concept that plate tectonics builds upon?
- Continental drift (correct)
- Tectonic plates
- Seafloor spreading
- Earth's lithosphere
How many major plates is Earth's lithosphere fractured into?
How many major plates is Earth's lithosphere fractured into?
- Five
- Eight
- Six
- Seven (correct)
What determines the type of plate boundary or fault?
What determines the type of plate boundary or fault?
What is the range of relative movement between tectonic plates?
What is the range of relative movement between tectonic plates?