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A scientist has found new data confirming the plate tectonics theory. How will this most likely help the body of knowledge in science?

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Although new data and scientific evidence is always welcome, at this point the theory of plate tectonics is almost universally accepted. So this new data will add to that theory's reputability, but it isn't a ground-breaking discovery that will affect the world if anything.
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