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harina [27]
3 years ago
6

Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered a theory and not a hypothesis

Biology
2 answers:
eduard3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

"Because there is strong evidence to support it"

Explanation:

Theories are generated with lists of tests and comparison, as hypothesis are only generated by observation. In fact, hypothesis are part of the process to generate theory.

svet-max [94.6K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth's mantle.

Explanation:

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