The Lithospheric Plates in Modern Plate Tectonic Theory Differ Significantly

question 16

Multiple Choice

The lithospheric plates in modern plate tectonic theory differ significantly from Wegener's continental drift hypothesis in that _________

• A) they are significantly thinner
• B) we now know that the plate motions are driven by massive magnetic reversals
• C) several of the largest plates include both continental and oceanic crust
• D) it is the oceans that do all of the moving, not the continents

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Definitions:

Windings

Coils of wire around a core in electrical devices, used to create magnetic fields or induce currents.

Wye

A configuration for connecting three-phase power where the phases are connected at a common point, forming a Y shape.

Delta

In electrical engineering, refers to a method of connecting three-phase circuits where the ends of each coil are connected in a triangle or delta shape, allowing for the use of each phase.

Delta Connected

A three-phase connection method where the end of each coil connects to the beginning of another, forming a closed loop that resembles the Greek letter Delta (Δ).