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what is the gradual movement of the continents across the earth's surface through geological time.
what is the formation of new areas of oceanic crust, which occurs through the upwelling of magma at mid-ocean ridges and its subsequent outward movement on either side.
what are convergent, divergent, and transform plates
to wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the air.
the gradual destruction or diminution of something.
Theory of Continental _________
an underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics.
the deepest part of the ocean
Scientist who first proposed the theory that the continents drifted.
Places where the seafloor is forced under continental plates.
The primary force that causes the seafloor to spread and continents to drift.
circular movement of a substance due to changes in temperature and density
large pieces of earths crust that move due to convection currents
large supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago
when two plates pull apart
when two plates come together
when two plates grind past each other
a break in the earths crust that moves