State the theory that explains and supports the movement of tectonic plates.

Model answer

plate tectonic theory

Also accepted: plate tectonics theory, plate tectonics, theory of plate tectonics

Explanation

The movement of tectonic plates is explained by plate tectonic theory, which combines earlier ideas of continental drift and sea-floor spreading.

Derived from ZIMSEC Geography 2248/2 Paper 2, June 2016, Q1

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