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BPSC Prelims 2023 General 📅 30 Sep, 2023

The theory that states "pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by movement in the mantle" is called

A

theory of continental drift

B

theory of Pangaea

C

theory of plate tectonics

D

theory of plate boundaries

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BPSC Prelims

2023 • 30 Sep, 2023 • General

The theory that states "pieces of the Earth's crust are in constant, slow motion driven by movement in the mantle" is called

Correct Answer

theory of plate tectonics

Theory: Plate Tectonics. Concept: Earth's lithosphere is divided into plates that move over the asthenosphere (mantle) driven by convection currents. Contrast......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Theory ▼

Plate Tectonics.

Concept ▼

Earth's lithosphere is divided into plates that move over the asthenosphere (mantle) driven by convection currents.

Contrast ▼

Continental drift (Wegener) described movement but lacked the mechanism (mantle convection).