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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The correct response is:

All plates of Earth's crust move, not just the landmasses.

The Plate Tectonic Theory encompasses a broader understanding of how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. This theory explains not only the movement of continents but also the dynamics of oceanic plates and the interactions between them, such as subduction and rifting, which were not adequately addressed by the earlier Continental Drift Theory.