Question

why should society be concerned about continental drift and plate tectonics? What value does this research have for the public in general?

Answer 1

Humans should be concerned with continental drift and plate tectonics because these forces have a major impact on the environment and also lead to major natural disasters. Shifts in tectonic plates lead to earthquakes which can also cause things like typhoons or tsunamis. Therefore, begin knowledgeable about the locations of fault lines and areas with the high potential for natural disasters as a result of shifting plates is very important. 

Answer 2

Answer: The people living in the society must be aware of the ongoing earth dynamic processes. The concept of plate tectonic is important as it helps us in understanding how our lithospheric plates, including oceanic as well as continental plate, moves from one place to another and how convection current operates in the mantle. Due to this tectonic activities, various consequences are being faced such as earthquake, volcanic activities, tsunami and so on.

So having a proper knowledge about this theories, people can be careful enough and can protect themselves from getting hurt. So this concept must be known to all and circulate among the people.