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What does plate tectonics explain?
What does plate tectonics explain?
- The process of photosynthesis in plants
- The behavior of ocean currents
- The movement of Earth's crust and the formation of major landforms (correct)
- The life cycle of stars
Which geological phenomena are included in the explanation provided by plate tectonics?
Which geological phenomena are included in the explanation provided by plate tectonics?
- Volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges (correct)
- Desert formation, river erosion, and coral reef growth
- Tornadoes, tsunamis, and glaciers
- Fossil formation, rock weathering, and soil composition
What scientific concept is plate tectonics considered as?
What scientific concept is plate tectonics considered as?
- A chemical reaction
- An astronomical observation
- A scientific theory (correct)
- A mathematical equation
What is the primary focus of plate tectonics?
What is the primary focus of plate tectonics?
What is the outer shell of the Earth called, according to plate tectonics?
What is the outer shell of the Earth called, according to plate tectonics?
Which geological events are explained by plate tectonics?
Which geological events are explained by plate tectonics?
What does plate tectonics provide an explanation for?
What does plate tectonics provide an explanation for?
What type of major landforms does plate tectonics explain the formation of?
What type of major landforms does plate tectonics explain the formation of?
Which scientific theory provides an explanation for the movement of Earth's crust?
Which scientific theory provides an explanation for the movement of Earth's crust?
What does plate tectonics primarily seek to explain?
What does plate tectonics primarily seek to explain?
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Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains the movement of Earth's crust and the formation of major landforms, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges[2
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