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Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports the plate tectonic theory?
Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports the plate tectonic theory?
- The presence of mountains and volcanoes
- The distribution of fossils on different continents
- The occurrence of earthquakes
- The occurrence of tornadoes (correct)
What is the process by which the Earth's lithosphere moves relative to one another?
What is the process by which the Earth's lithosphere moves relative to one another?
- Tectonic plate boundary
- Earthquake epicenter
- Magnitude and intensity
- Plate construction and destruction (correct)
What is the mechanically weak layer below the Earth's lithosphere called?
What is the mechanically weak layer below the Earth's lithosphere called?
- Magnitude
- Tectonic plate boundary
- Asthenosphere (correct)
- Epicenter
Where do earthquakes originate?
Where do earthquakes originate?
What is an earthquake?
What is an earthquake?
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