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The theory of plate tectonics does not help to explain the origin and location of which one of the following? (A) Mountain systems, major sea floors, earth quakes (B) Earthquakes and major sea floors (C) Ocean currents, climatic zones (D) Earthquakes and mountain system (E) Earthquakes  Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

The theory of plate tectonics does not help to explain the origin and location of which one of the following? (A) Mountain systems, major sea floors, earth quakes (B) Earthquakes and major sea floors (C) Ocean currents, climatic zones (D) Earthquakes and mountain system (E) Earthquakes  Choose the correct answer from the options given below:  Correct Answer <span style="">(C) only </span>

The term Plate tectonics was first used by Tuzo Wilson but the Plate Tectonics theory was first published by W.J Morgan in 1962. It tries to explain the dynamism of the earth's crust and the features of the endogenetic forces. Plate Tectonics theory is based on two principle hypotheses – Arthur Holmes's Convection Current Hypothesis, and the concept of Seafloor Spreading’ of Harry Hess.
Key Points
  •  A tectonic plate, which is also called a lithospheric plate, is a massive, irregularly-shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere.
  • A tectonic plate can be a continental plate or an oceanic plate. It depends on which of the two occupies the larger portion of the plate.
  • Young Fold Mountain ridges, oceanic trenches, and transform faults surround the major plates.
  • The Earth’s lithosphere is divided into seven major plates which are 
    1. The Antarctica plate
    2. The North American platen
    3. The South American plate 
    4. The Pacific plate
    5. The Indo-Australian-New Zealand plate
    6. The African plate
    7. The Eurasian plate.
  • Some important minor plates are (1) Cocos plate (2) Nazca plate (3) Arabian plate (4) Philippine plate (5) Fuji plate
  • These tectonic plates are not fixed but constantly move horizontally over the Asthenosphere.
  • Sometimes these plates collide, move apart, or slide next to each other which leads to Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions.

Important Points

The movement of the tectonic plates creates three types of tectonic boundaries

Tectonic boundaries Characteristics
Convergent plate Boundaries
  • Convergent, where plates move into one another
  • Convergent plate Boundaries lead to mountain building and the formation of island arcs.
Divergent Plate Boundaries
  • Divergent, where plates move apart 
  • Divergent Plate Boundaries are the site of seafloor spreading and rift valleys
Transform Plate Boundaries
  • Transform, where plates move sideways in relation to each other
  • Transform Plate Boundaries trigger large earthquakes.
Hence, the theory of plate tectonics does not help to explain the origin and location of Ocean Currents and Climatic Zones.

Related Questions

Which of these statements are correct?
1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean.
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance.
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
Which of these statements are correct?
1. Ocean currents are the slow-surface movement of water in the ocean
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds
4. Ocean current are affected by the configuration of the ocean
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1. West Australian current is a warm current.
2. North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season.
3. Equatorial counter current does not flow in the Indian Ocean during winter season.
4. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean.
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