GS1 · 15 marks · 250 words
Briefly explain the theory of plate tectonics? How far this theory provided plausible explanation for the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes?
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Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc
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