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Why do scientists consider the plate tectonic theory as a "unifying theory"?
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory as a "unifying theory because it can explain many geologic phenomena in the world. Plate tectonics defines as a lithospheric crustal movement or continental drifting of different plates. These plates move in order to make earthquakes, volcanoes, and even new continents.
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Source: https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory- geology (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory-geology)
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Hi Randy,
I really liked how you mentioned the lithospheric crustal movement as it is very important when it comes to tectonic plates. I also liked how you presented the outcome that comes from the tectonic plates movement, and continental drifting.
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Hello Randy, it really made sense on the explanation part of your response which is a point that I understood as well. The plate tectonics do move in order to make volcanoes and new continents which is also a great point to make. Overall great job !
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Plate tectonic theory is the point of convergence that explains earth’s geological processes. From the origin of an earthquake, location of a volcano, to the creation of mountains, the shape and location of continents. In other words, plate tectonic theory is the framework where theories such as continental drift, and seafloor spreading can explain the changes that led to the current situation of the planet earth.
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source--https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm)
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Hey Kevin! I liked how you use "earth's geological processes" instead of phenomena like I did. It gave me a new way of looking at the unifying theory. Also, the way you explained about the plate tectonic theory really helped me understand why the plate tectonic theory is a "unifying theory." Great job!
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Hi Kevin,
Great how you used the term convergent boundary as there are three kinds of boundaries, convergent, divergent and transform. Convergent boundaries are sites where plates collide. Great job on your post!
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Hi Kevin!
The plate tectonic theory is very straight forward and explains many geological processes like the creation of mountains, and also why earthquakes and volcanos happen. The theory also goes into detail about continental drift and how Earth has developed to this day.
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Hi Kevin,
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It is very informative how you included the reason we can explain earthquakes, volcanoes, and the location of continents is because of this theory. Without it we would not know why the Earth is the way it is and how all the phenomenons on its crust came to be.
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It must have amazed scientists when they figured out that one theory explained all of these geological processes. I also liked the way you elaborated on how the plate tectonic theory is considered a unifying theory, thank you for sharing
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The earth is divided into three layers, the crust, the mantle and the core. A tectonic plate is composed of both the crust and the upper part of the mantle. They form a rigid slab of lithosphere. These plates move in the upper most , mantle, the athenosphere which flow slowly. Tectonic plates move around and cause mountain belts, volcanoes, shorelines and earthquakes to form where the plates interact with their boundaries. Geologists refer to plate tectonics as the unifying theory because it defines the lithospheric movements of various plates and their boundaries.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm)
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How do you relate the plate tectonic theory to the formation of minerals, rocks, gems etc.???
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Hi Jacinda, Thank you for the post to understand a bit better about the discussion of the unifying theory. That it has many parts of this theory that earth formation changes slowly but with a great success to move lands but to revive pressure from its always moving plates.
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Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology, the framework into which are fitted all other explanations of large-scale geological phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and the existence of ocean basins and continents. Plate tectonics describes and explains the movements of lithospheric plates, which are large areas of rocky crust, like fragments of eggshell thousands of miles across, that float and drift on the asthenosphere (the molten or malleable upper layer of Earth's mantle). Some of these moving plates bear the continents, while others underlie the ocean basins. Given the great expanse of geologic time—Earth is over 4.5 billion years old-even small plate velocities of inches or centimeters per year can radically rearranged the
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continents and oceans of Earth over many millions of years. Many lines of evidence show that Earth's continents have clustered together and then drifted apart again repeatedly during its history.
https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory-geology (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory-geology)
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Hi, okay now that makes a better sense of how this theory is amazing but also difficult to provide a concept of how the earth works with so many factors as with earth layers. It sure did take a very long time to move lands away from miles aways with floor spreading etc.
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Hi Alexis!
Your response well answered the question, I also mentioned how the theory is unifying because it basically describes the process of how plates move and the geological processes they cause. For example earthquakes and volcanos.
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Hi Alexis. I thought you explained the concept in a way to make it easier to understand instead of just giving the definition/raw answer. Thank you I learned deeper insight into just how much plate tectonics really affect our planet and how big of a difference even tiny movements can make. Great job.
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The plate tectonic theory is considered as a unifying theory by scientists because it explains earth's geological processes such as the formation of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes and more. When the crust shifts, there will most likely be some sort of reaction. The plate tectonic theory is basically like the source or the answer to these occurrences which is why it is termed "unifying".
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Hey Justin !
I really appreciated your response as it simply got to the point stating why it was considered a "unifying theory". In summary I completely agree with you as I too perceive the plate tectonic to explain all of those geological processes and answer all those questions that result as a byproduct of the plate tectonic theory. Thanks again for your contribution to the discussion!
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Hi Justin,
Your response was clear and direct. I enjoyed reading your post because you didn't need a long explanation to be correctly answer the question. Great job.
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I believe that the theory of the plate tectonics is a unifying theory because of a lack of information to its theory to fully understand. Thanks to the sensor and other technology we have a better sense of understanding of the moment of the earth's ground movement that was no available back in the days in the early 20th century. That forces and electromagnetic field as a part of the shape of earth crust and land.
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory as a "unifying theory" because the theory helps to explain seemingly unrelated geologic phenomena. This theory helps to explain things like earthquakes, volcanoes, and the existence of ocean basins and continents. Through this theory it can be easily explained how over 4.5 billion years of plate tectonics shifting have created the
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earth as we know it today. Subtle shifts can lead to catastrophic events such as tsunamis being caused from an underwater earthquake. The study of plate tectonics answers many questions as to why things occur as a by product of plate tectonic shifts which allow it to be a "unifying theory".
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Hey Melody,
Great response! Agree that plate tectonic theory helps to unify seemingly unrelated geographic ideas. Also, I really like the point you made about how gradual shifts in the arrangement of tectonic plates add up over time to create huge impacts – including hazards like tsunamis, as you mentioned. These gradual movements have other impacts, too -- like mountain- building, with the Himalaya as one prominent example.
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Hi Melody,
I really like the part in your answer where you state how the theory is able to explained 4.5 billion years of Earths history, making it the Earth we know today. I like this since it really made me think that the Earth is constantly changing and evolving, and if we live long enough, we might be able to notice some of these subtle changes. That would be a really awesome thing to experience.
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory a unifying theory due to the reason it "seemingly explains geologic phenomena. The theory states that Earth’s lithosphere is broken into numerous slabs or plates which are in constant motion driven by heat flow from within the Earth’s mantle and crust" (https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/sage/geology) (https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/sage/geology) . This in turn also discusses major causes of natural geologic processes like earthquakes and volcanoes. The theory essentially explains the basic processes of how the plates function.
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Hi Camille!
I really enjoyed your response, especially how you reiterated what the theory states. Overall, your response to the unifying theory was simple to understand.
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tectonic theory can answer most of the tectonic activated on Earth. It has more than one concept It tells the progress of volcanos, mountains and mountains. It can answer the history of igneous and metamorphic sub surface activities. In layman's terms it is a unify theory of all tectonic activities on the planet Earth.
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Sorry i typed mountains twice i meant to include earthquakes.
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Hi Zachary,
I like how concise and accurate your answer is. It makes it easy to understand this theory, since when one first reads the theory, it kind of sounds very complicated, but its quite simple! I like how you explained that it explains the progress of volcanos, earthquakes, and mountains, and how it explains tectonic activities on Earth.
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Plate tectonics is considered to be a unifying theory because it provides a cohesive, “big-picture” explanation for seemingly- disparate geologic phenomena – beginning with Alfred Wegener’s original concept of continental drift. Wegener began with the notion that today’s continents look as though they may all have fit together at one point, and introduced the concept of Pangea (Marshak, 35). He then went on to gather supporting evidence from several sources, including the fossil record, glacial striations, and paleoclimate zones – but that’s where his work stopped. Holmes’ proposition of mantle convection and Robert Dietz + Harry Hess’ theory of seafloor spreading (Marshak, 36) helped to further flesh out and verify Wegener’s work, introducing the concept of tectonic plates as a way to explain earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain-building and other phenomena associated with the movement of continents and the ocean floor.
Marshak, Stephen. “The Way the Earth Works: Plate Tectonics.” Essentials of Geology: Fourth Edition. 2013, 36.
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Hi Elyse,
I enjoyed reading your post. I like how you easily summed up the explanation to the question by calling it the "big picture." I also think the reference you used was reliable and correct. Great job.
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First, plate tectonics are what explain to us the different functions and processes of the Earth, and why. Essentials of Geology on page 5 explains that the Earth is made up of layers. A core, mantle, and crust. The crust and the most upper or highest part of
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the mantle makes a shell, and this shell has large cracks in it, which separate the shell into pieces. These pieces are known as plates. These plates move, and at times have negative consequences. The movement of these plates is where we get the theory of plate tectonics. The movement of these plates can cause volcanos and mountain ranges to form, as well as earthquakes.
In chapter 2 of Essentials of Geology, page 36, it states that the reason scientists consider the plate tectonic theory as a unifying theory is because tekton in Greek means "builder", and these plates when in movement, have the ability to build geologically on Earth. Its considered a unifying theory because it is able to explain many phenomenon that takes place on Earth geologically.
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory the unifying theory of geology because it helps to further explain many unrelated geologic occurrences. The plate tectonic theory explains that Earth's lithosphere is broken into numerous plates that are in continuous motion due to heat flow that comes from the Earth's core and mantle. According to, "Earth Science: Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory of Geology," the unrelated geological occurrences unifies by plate tectonics are earthquakes, volcanoes, as well as the existence of ocean basins and continents. This also includes the movements of lithospheric plates and the movement of plates that house entire continents. Furthermore, scientists believe that the plate tectonic theory is the unifying theory because it includes three boundaries which are, divergent, convergent and transform.
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(2020, July 30). "Earth Science: Plate Tectonics: The Unifying Theory of Geology"
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retrieved from https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying- theory-geology (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory- geology)
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Hi Grecia,
I liked your reply and I thought you worded it wonderfully. I think it's so interesting that the plates are so interdependent and that the moving of the plates always causes a reaction.
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HI Grecia,
I liked how you described the process of plate tectonics and mentioned how the divergent, continental and transform boundaries play a huge part in the theory. I found it interesting how everything on earth is changed due to the movement of plates in the crust and how important the study of this theory is to our existence.
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The plate tectonic theory is the theory that the Earth's lithosphere is divided into plates that move around. Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory to be a "unifying theory" because it simply supports the idea that everything in the lithosphere is interdependent. This meaning that all the volcanoes that rise, earthquakes that occur, and the ocean basins are all working together. When the plates move, it always causes a reaction.
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Your post was very simple but informative at the same time. It is shocking how so many geological processes occur due to a small shift from the crusts/plates. Thank you for sharing
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Hello Solfrid,
Your post on this discussion is well written goes straight to the point and makes it very easy to understand and get a better understanding on why it is defined as a "unifying theory." Overall, I agree with your post, it is a simply a crazy theory on what it involves but very interesting on what it turns out happening.
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Plate tectonics is considered a unifying theory because it defines the geological processes of earth and how it changed due to the history of drifting continents. The theory was formed after geologists unified all various data from past observations on the movement of the plates of the earth and gave a mechanism for how the plates moved around. In the article "Plate Tectonics" by National Geographic it states,"The theory of plate tectonics states that the Earth’s solid outer crust, the lithosphere, is separated into plates that move over the asthenosphere, the molten upper portion of the mantle. Oceanic and continental plates come together, spread apart, and interact at boundaries all over the planet"( National Geo. 1). Plate tectonics is the combination of all earth science concepts that came before it and describes a large amount of information on the origin of ocean basis, shifting positions of the continents, volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges.
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Hi Jane,
You have some great information here. I like that you used the National Geographic as your source. I also like that you covered more than just earthquakes and land shifts. I failed to mention that mountains, and volcanoes also have to do with the unifying theory.
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Hi Jane! I really enjoyed your reference to National Geographic as it helped me get a deeper view of your explanation. I also really enjoyed how you explained how the theory takes place in real life! :)
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory a unifying theory because it allowed us to understand features on Earth's surface. Before this theory existed, scientists believed phenomenons such as mountain ranges occurred through vertical movement. Continental drift showed us that Earth's processes move plates in horizontal distances. Mountain ranges, volcanoes, earthquakes, etc form where moving plates interact at their boundaries. This led to the plate tectonic theory to be considered as "unifying".
“Plate Tectonics-The Unifying Theory of Geology.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm.
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Hi Ariana,
Great insightful post you made here. I enjoyed the way you described how the features of Earth is what identifies the unifying theory. I too mentioned that scientists thought the earth moved in a vertical method instead of the horizontal method that we know now it moves in.
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Hey Ariana,
It's so interesting how plate tectonics is responsible for all these different events such as mountain ranges, volcanoes, and earthquakes like you mentioned. The plate tectonic theory finally allowed scientists to understand how these phenomenons interconnect with one another.
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The theory is used to explain seeming unrelated geologic phenomenon. According to Satellite Applications for Geoscience Education, "The theory states that Earth’s lithosphere is broken into numerous slabs or plates which are in constant motion driven by heat flow from within the Earth’s interior (mantle and core)." It essentially interprets the lithospheric crustal movements/continental drifting.
Source: https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/sage/geology/lesson2/intro.html (https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/sage/geology/lesson2/intro.html)
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Hi Caleb,
It's quite mind-bending at first thought to imagine how such subtle movements or shifts between crustal tectonic plates can cause havoc around the whole world, thanks for the info!
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According to the textbook, plate tectonics is considered as the "unifying theory" because it explains certain geologic phenomenons that otherwise have no other explanations, such as continental drift. For example, the same precambrian rock assemblages found on the eastern coast of South America were also found on the western coast of Africa. This led for scientist to theorize that the continents could have once all been connected somehow. No other explanation other than the plate tectonics theory gave scientist enough evidence on why and how continents could have shifted from the supercontinent that once existed.
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They consider it unifying due to the fact that they believe that the continents were all joined together at once then broke apart into fragments.
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Scientists consider the plate tectonic theory as a "unifying theory" because plate tectonics has revolutionized the way we view large features on the surface of the Earth. According to "Plate Tectonics—The Unifying Theory of Geology," Earth’s internal processes were previously thought to operate in a vertical fashion, with continents, oceans, and mountain ranges bobbing up and down, without much sideways movement. Therefore, it is defined as that because of the movement that involves plates and then consists of major causes such as earthquakes and other natural eruptions.
Plate Tectonics-The Unifying Theory of Geology. (n.d.). Retrieved July 16, 2020, from https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm
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Scientists consider the plate tectonics theory as a “unifying theory” because it provides an overarching idea that explains and is the source of us being able to explain many other geological ideas and processes. Through plate tectonics, we are able to identify what the Earth looked like before (through Alfred Wegener and his theory on Pangaea). We are also able to identify different boundaries (divergent, convergent, and transform) that help us predict geological processes such as the location of land masses in the future, formation of volcanoes, epicenters of earthquakes, formation of mountain ranges, faults, and much more. Not only that, but with this information, it can help by providing safety measures for the people too. Being an overarching theory is what makes the plate tectonics theory the “unifying theory” of geology.
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https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory-geology (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/science-magazines/earth-science-plate-tectonics-unifying-theory-geology)
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I see scientists considering the plate tectonic theory to be a "unifying theory" as the former states that the Earth is made up of various different lithospheric plates, which ultimately come together to become responsible for major events that occur around the world, such as volcanic activity and earthquakes, which serves as a sort of quintessential theory for geology in general.
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https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-the-unifying-theory-of-geology.htm)
https://www.craftonhills.edu/~/media/Files/SBCCD/CHC/Faculty%20and%20Staff/Personal%20Pages/rihughes/Geology- 100-101/C4-Plate%20Tectonics.pdf (https://www.craftonhills.edu/~/media/Files/SBCCD/CHC/Faculty%20and%20Staff/Personal%20Pages/rihughes/Geology-100-101/C4- Plate%20Tectonics.pdf)
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Hello Fernando,
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I agree that the plate tectonic theory is a unifying theory in that the theory gives an overall explanation to so much we even covered in this class. All the rock types we studied are a result of the plates creating volcanoes and other processes. On top of that, it explains the physical history and future of the Earth by allowing us to predict what the Earth will be like and how mountain ranges, volcanoes, shores, and etc. were formed. The first article you sent goes into great detail on identifying different plates which is a perfect tool to give us an outlook on the Earth’s physical properties which can later be used to dive deeper into more specific topics.
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Scientists used to think that the earth would bob up and down, but now they have more proof and images of the earth moving more side to side. The unifying theory has to do with continental drift and tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. The unifying theory ties in all the aspects of tectonic plates like earthquake activity, convergent, divergent and transform. All these aspects tie in the theory of how the earth and its continents keep drifting from one another and how earthquakes come into play. It also has to do with the locations on the earth and the kind of activity you can find there.
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Scientist consider the plate tectonic theory as a "unifying theory" because it ties together many unrelated geologic phenomenas, as well as illustrates why earth is a dynamic planet of interacting subsystems and cycles.
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Plate tectonic theory is the theory that the earth's lithosphere is broken into large plates that move away from each other, then rejoin. This is seen as a unifying theory due to the fact that it together seemingly unrelated geographic occurrences (such as earthquakes and ocean floor plates).
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