Question

The theory of plate tectonics describes _______.

a. the movement of Earth’s asthenosphere
b. the difference between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere
c. the movement of Earth’s lithosphere
d. none of the above

Answer 1

I believe the answer is C

Answer 2

c. the movement of Earth’s lithosphere

Step-by-step explanation:

• The theory of the plate tectonics is a theory that states the role played by the plates or rigid slabs on the formation of the earth's crust i.e the terrestrial lithosphere or land sphere.

• The plate tectonic theory got recognition in the year 1912 when ample of evidence was given evidences in support like the origin of the coals and gold reserves in the rocks near the coasts of Africa and south America

• The S-shaped pattern of the Atlantic ocean is also signifying and suggests that landmass were once a supercontinent that drifted away in due course of time.