Why is the Plate Tectonic Theory accepted today over the Continental Drift Theory?(1 point)
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The continents nor the plates truly move, they just appear to
The continents nor the plates truly move, they just appear to
All plates of Earth's crust move, not just the landmasses
All plates of Earth's crust move, not just the landmasses
The continents did move at one time but have moved back together
The continents did move at one time but have moved back together
The marsupial fossils found were not great evidence that Pangaea once existed
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All plates of Earth's crust move, not just the landmasses
is this correct
Yes, that is correct. The Plate Tectonic Theory is accepted today over the Continental Drift Theory because it recognizes that all plates of Earth's crust, including both the continents and the oceanic crust, are in constant motion. This theory explains various phenomena observed on Earth, such as the formation of mountain ranges, the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic activity, and the shifting of oceanic basins. It provides a more comprehensive explanation for the movement of Earth's geological features compared to the earlier Continental Drift Theory, which only focused on the movement of the continents.