The theory of ________ states that the lithosphere is broken into a series of plates that move relative to each other.
A)plate drift
B)seafloor spreading
C)continental drift
D)plate tectonics

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The theory of plate tectonics explains that the lithosphere (which comprises the Earth's crust and part of the upper mantle) is broken into a series of plates that move relative to each other due to convection currents in the mantle. This theory explains many geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain-building, and the formation of ocean basins.

The Theory of ________ States That the Lithosphere Is Broken