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Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered a theory and not a hypothesis

Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered a theory and not a hypothesis class=

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gurucharannambi gurucharannambi
  • 20-04-2020

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 to Earth's mantle.

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tazerswhiteflower tazerswhiteflower
  • 20-04-2020

Answer:

"Because there is strong evidence to support it"

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Theories are generated with lists of tests and comparison, as hypothesis are only generated by observation. In fact, hypothesis are part of the process to generate theory.

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