Which hypothesis do many scientists think may explain the great force needed to move tectonic plates?

Convection (heat) from inside the Earth creates the energy to move plates.

Answered by trip2019319 | 2024-06-10

Theory of** Continental Drift**. The continental drift hypothesis was developed in the early part of the** 20th century**, mostly by Alfred Wegener. Wegener said that continents move around on Earth's surface and that they were once joined together as a single supercontinent .
What made the scientists believe that plates move?
**Geologists have hypothesized that the movement of tectonic plates is related to convection currents in the earth's mantle . Convection currents describe the rising, spread, and sinking of gas, liquid, or molten material **caused by the application of heat .
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Answered by kapoorprachi783 | 2024-06-16

The great force needed to move tectonic plates is explained by mantle convection, where hot material rises and cools in the Earth's mantle, creating convection currents. Additionally, gravitational forces such as ridge push and slab pull contribute significantly to this movement. This understanding evolved from theories proposed in the early 20th century, primarily stemming from Alfred Wegener's ideas.
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Answered by kapoorprachi783 | 2024-12-26