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Evidence of plate tectonics ? |
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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 toEarth's mantle. This strong outer layer is called the lithosphere, which is 100 km (60 miles) thick, according toEncyclopedia Britannica. The lithosphere includes the crust and outer part of the mantle. Below the lithosphere is the asthenosphere, which is malleable or partially malleable, allowing the lithosphere to move around. How it moves around is an evolving idea. |
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