The Theories of Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics Rely on Many

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Essay

The theories of continental drift and plate tectonics rely on many pieces of physical evidence. Identify and explain three observations that led to the acceptance of the theory of plate tectonics. ​

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Emotive Conditioned Response

A learned emotional reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with another stimulus that elicits an emotional response.

Backwards Conditioning

A conditioning process where the conditioned stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, typically less effective than other conditioning methods.

Tone Light Shock

Represents a common experimental setup in classical conditioning studies where a tone and a light serve as conditioned stimuli, and a shock acts as an unconditioned stimulus.