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∙ 9y agoeruptions of molten material, magnetic stripes in the rock of the ocean floor, and the ages of the rocks themselves
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∙ 9y agoMorphological evidence.Genetic and genomic evidence.Geographical evidence.
The three major categories of evidence provided by the fossil record are body fossils (actual remains of organisms), trace fossils (impressions or structures left by past organisms), and chemical fossils (organic molecules preserved in rocks). These categories help scientists understand past life forms, their environments, and evolution over time.
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evidence in real time - finches fossil evidence evidence now backed up by genetics geological evidence of strata not just fossils
No, Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not have "locking jaws." This is a myth and there is no scientific evidence to support such claims. Like any other breed of dog, they have normal jaw structure and function.
three are : eruptions of molten material magnetic stripes in the rock of the ocean floor and the ages of the rocks themselves :)
three are : eruptions of molten material magnetic stripes in the rock of the ocean floor and the ages of the rocks themselves :)
Seismic Waves, Rock formations, and the shapes of the continents over time
Magnetic striping: Patterns of alternating magnetic polarity in the rock of the ocean floor provide evidence of the seafloor moving away from mid-ocean ridges. Age of the oceanic crust: Younger rocks are found nearer to mid-ocean ridges, supporting the idea of continuous seafloor creation. Ocean drilling samples: Rock samples from the ocean floor show consistent patterns of increasing age with distance from mid-ocean ridges, supporting the theory of seafloor spreading.
Morphological evidence.Genetic and genomic evidence.Geographical evidence.
The discovery of mid-ocean ridges, where new oceanic crust is formed, supported the theory of sea-floor spreading. The mapping of magnetic stripes on the ocean floor, showing alternating patterns of magnetic polarity, provided further evidence for sea-floor spreading. The age of the oceanic crust getting progressively younger away from the mid-ocean ridges supported the concept of sea-floor spreading.
Three important pieces of evidence are:* The redshift of distant galaxies. This means that galaxies are moving away from us. * The percentages of elements and isotopes. This closely matches predictions from theory. * The cosmic background radiation. This, too, closely matches predictions from theory.
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The three major categories of evidence provided by the fossil record are body fossils (actual remains of organisms), trace fossils (impressions or structures left by past organisms), and chemical fossils (organic molecules preserved in rocks). These categories help scientists understand past life forms, their environments, and evolution over time.
The theory of plate tectonics has succumbed to the newer theory of continental drift. Scientists believe this theory today due to three main factors. First, the continents appear to fit together. When the continental shelves, as opposed to just the continents, are placed together, the fit appears uncanny. Second, the distribution of fossils is consistent with continental drift. Lastly, glacial deposits once covered parts of the earth that are currently tropical.ANSWER: The plate tectonics theory is relatively new and formulated only in the 1960s. The evidence listed above in the first answer can only support the continental drift theory which was developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. Evidence that can support the plate tectonics theory are the age, depth of oceanic sediments, volcanic activity, geothermal gradient, gravity anomalies, paleomagnetism and seismologic evidence. If you are answering an exam question on evidence supporting plate tectonics, evidence supporting continental drift theory should only come later in your answer and should not be given too much emphasis, for the plate tectonics theory involves more than just the continental crust drifting around and cannot support the main hypotheses of the plate tectonics theory.
To develop a scientific law a person must first start off with an experiment or hypothesis. A person will then need evidence to support their theory/hypothesis. If the evidence is sufficient enough then they must provide a conclusion explaining their findings and how they are correct.
Fit of the continents: The coastlines of continents such as South America and Africa appear to fit together like puzzle pieces. Fossil evidence: Similar fossils of plants and animals have been found on continents that are now widely separated by oceans. Geological features: Matching rock formations and mountain ranges across different continents suggest they were once connected.