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What is plate tectonics, and how does this theory explain past movements of the continents? How have past tectonic movements affected the present-day distribution of plant and animal species on Earth's surface? 

   What is plate tectonics, and how does this theory explain past movements of the continents? How have past tectonic movements affected the present-day distribution of plant and animal species on Earth's surface?
Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future
Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future
Richard T. Wright,… 13th Edition
Chapter 4, Problem 14 ↓

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These plates are constantly moving, albeit very slowly, and their interactions at plate boundaries give rise to various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges. The theory of plate tectonics explains the  Show more…

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