What is the theory of plate tectonics?

A) Earth is made up of a large number of geological plates that move slowly across its
surface.
B) The number of tectonic plates equals the number of continents on Earth.
C) Human activities are changing Earth's surface.
D) Earth was created 6,000 years ago.
E) Earth's continents are moving closer together.


A) Earth is made up of a large number of geological plates that move slowly across its
surface.

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