What theory proposes that earths outer shell consist of a number of rigid slabs?
SAT · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The theory that proposes that Earth's outer shell consists of a number of rigid slabs is called plate tectonics.
According to plate tectonics theory, the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several large and small tectonic plates that float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them. These plates move, and their interactions at plate boundaries are responsible for various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges. The theory has been a fundamental concept in understanding the dynamic processes occurring on Earth's surface.