Under the Theory of Plate Tectonics,the Plates Themselves Are

question 42

Multiple Choice

Under the theory of plate tectonics,the plates themselves are

• A) pieces of lithosphere at the surface of the solid Earth that move with respect to one another.
• B) layers of lithosphere that are vertically stacked one atop the other.
• C) composed only of continental rocks that plow through the weaker oceanic rocks.
• D) very thick (approximately one-quarter of Earth's radius).

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Definitions:

Adaptations

Traits that have evolved through natural selection, allowing organisms to survive and reproduce in their environments.

De Novo

A Latin expression meaning "from the beginning," used to describe genes, mutations, or structures that are newly formed and not inherited from parent organisms.

Modifications

Alterations or changes made to objects, organisms, or systems, often aimed at improving function or performance.

Complex Adaptions

Traits that have evolved through the specific and intricate interplay of multiple genetic and environmental factors to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.