plate tectonic theory

Cards (3)

  • the plate tectonic theory is the theory that the distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes provide evidence that the Earths crust is divided into slowly moving tectonic plates
  • describe the global distribution of earthquakes
    along plate margins
  • outline one way the plate tectonic theory explains the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes
    earthquakes and volcanoes are distributed along plate margin. the tectonic plate theory says that the plates move against each other, causing vast amounts of energy. this energy causes volcanoes and earthquakes.