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4vir4ik [10]
3 years ago
8

In a short paragraph, explain the basics of the theory of plate tectonics. What does continental drift tell us about what happen

ed to these plates in the past?
Geography
1 answer:
Mrac [35]3 years ago
6 0
Plate tectonics describes the movement of very large chunks of land underneath the ground. The continents have moved around due to the plates below us moving, which is caused by the internal flow of gasses and molten metal underneath us.

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