The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard General Science and Nature question asks: The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called? The correct choice is B. Plate Tectonics. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Cheetah
Why not A: “Cheetah” does not fit this question. The answer is Plate Tectonics.
- B. Plate Tectonics ✓
- C. Venus
Why not C: “Venus” does not fit this question. The answer is Plate Tectonics.
- D. White Blood Cells
Why not D: “White Blood Cells” does not fit this question. The answer is Plate Tectonics.
Correct answer
B. Plate Tectonics
Explanation
Plate Tectonics (option B) is the accepted answer to “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called”. Option A (Cheetah) does not fit this question. Option C (Venus) does not fit this question. Option D (White Blood Cells) does not fit this question. For this General Science and Nature question, the accepted answer is Plate Tectonics.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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