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QuizMultiple Choice

Plate Tectonics

Question 8 of 10 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which statement describes John Tuzo Wilson’s contribution to the theory of plate tectonics?

Answer
A
He proposed that plates carry parts of the seafloor.
B
He theorized that pieces of Earth move for a limited time.
C
He suggested that the asthenosphere is broken into segments.
D
He observed seafloor cracks similar to existing cracks in the continents.
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