The theory of plate tectonics is a ____.
A)theory that improved on the theory of continental drift
B)hypothesis that may improve on the theory of continental drift
C)theory that disproved the theory of continental drift
D)hypothesis that may disprove the theory of continental drift
E)natural law that arose from the theory of continental drift

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The theory of plate tectonics is an extension and improvement of the earlier theory of continental drift. It provides a comprehensive explanation for a wide range of geological phenomena, including the movement of continents, the formation of mountains, and the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic activity, by describing the Earth's lithosphere as divided into tectonic plates that move over the asthenosphere.

The Theory of Plate Tectonics Is a ____