Question

Explain in detail the theory of plate tectonics

Answer 1

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The concept of plate tectonics was formulated in 1960s. According to the theory earth has a rigid outer layer know as lithosphere......

⏺The theory of plate tectonics is based on a broad synthesis of geological and geographical data.......

⏺Effects of plate tectonics is earthquake and volcano which leads disturbance in living lifes..........

⏺Three types of plate boundaries:-
1.Convergent Boundary
2.Divergent
Boundary
3.Transform
Boundary ........

⏺According to the theory earth has been formed by seven major and some minor plates......

⏺Movement in tectonic plates changed position and size of continents over millions of years.......

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Answer 2

According to this theory., the crust of the earth has been formed out of seven major and minor plates.

The movement of the plate result in the buildings up of stresses within the plates and the continental rocks above, leading to folding, faulting and volcanic activity.