Discuss the evidence used to test the plate tectonics model, including ocean drilling and hot spots. In all cases, by evidence I mean scientific evidence. References used should be from reputable sources, such as scientific journals and books, and science affiliated websites
Discuss the evidence used to test the plate tectonics model, including ocean drilling and hot spots. In all cases, by evidence I mean scientific evidence. References used should be from reputable sources, such as scientific journals and books, and science affiliated websites
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Discuss the evidence used to test the plate tectonics model, including ocean drilling and hot spots.
In all cases, by evidence I mean scientific evidence. References used should be from reputable sources, such as scientific journals and books, and science affiliated websites.
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Plate tectonics model
The plate tectonic model is the theory that attempts to explain the patterns of rupture in the Earth's crust, distribution of earthquakes, formation of new continents, etc.
Evidence for plate tectonics
- Shape and distribution of continents
- Ocean floor bathymetry
- Earthquakes and volcano
- Hot spot volcanoes
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