Question

Discuss the limitations of the theory of continental drift and show how the theory of plate tectonics is an improvement over it

Answer 1

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Explanation:

discuss the limitations of the theory why there was reluctance in accepting the theory – not enough satisfactory explanation to the forces or mechanism that caused these continents to move such great distances. explain what Wegner had to say in this regard and why it was non explanatory. Explain how the theory of plate tectonics covers this aspect thus becoming an improvement over continental drift theory. When the Plate Tectonics Theory was proposed, mantle convection currents was the given mechanism to explain what made them move. Since the continents floated on the plates, the Plate Tectonic Theory provided the much needed mechanism for Wegner’s Continental Drift theory. At once it was readily accepted by most all geologists.

Mention that plate tectonics is the most widely accepted theory.

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Answer 2

Explain how the theory of plate tectonics covers this aspect thus becoming an improvement over continental drift theory. ... Since the continents floated on the plates, the Plate Tectonic Theory provided the much needed mechanism for Wegner's Continental Drift theory.