Question

Why is the theory of plate tectonics considered a theory and not a hypothesis

Answer 1

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth's mantle.

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Answer 2

"Because there is strong evidence to support it"

Step-by-step explanation:

Theories are generated with lists of tests and comparison, as hypothesis are only generated by observation. In fact, hypothesis are part of the process to generate theory.