Theory of plate tectonics and contintental drift hypothesis (long answer)

Question 1

Theory of tectonics

Answer 1

In the Theory of Plate Tectonics, it is tectonic plates, rather than continents, which are moving. Tectonic plates are pieces of the lithosphere. The lithosphere is made up of the crust and the upper mantle.

Question 2

continental drift hypothesis

Answer 2

Plate tectonics explains why Earth’s continents are moving; the theory of continental drift did not provide an explanation. Therefore, the theory of plate tectonics is more complete