2007-03-03 23:18:11 · 7 answers · asked by dianemelloniemarlenejerryginder 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
yes.
2007-03-03 23:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Bart Simpson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the continents are still moving. However, I would not say they are drifting. The theory of continental drift (proposed by Alfred Wegener) has since been replaced by the current theory of plate tectonics. This theory states that our plates (and the continents on them) are moving via convection currents inside the Earth, as well as by the processes of ridge push and slab pull. Slab pull occurs as the heavy plates subduct down into the Earth and gravity takes over, pulling the plates down into the mantle. The movement of the plates is not uniform, some are moving faster than others, but all move only a matter of a few centimeters per year.
2007-03-04 14:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jack H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think yes they are little by little...would be fun if the entire continents switched around
2007-03-04 07:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by sueet2b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if they ever stopped it could mean the end of the world
as you know it. mainly because tectonic plates( I hope I spelled it
right) are in constant movement, and are credited for most
earth quakes on our awesome planet.
2007-03-04 07:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are, and they will continue to drift for several billion years
2007-03-04 21:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by greenfrisbee_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they're constantly on the move, but not very fast.
2007-03-04 07:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by Ahwell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just a little.
2007-03-04 07:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋