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which describes the theory of plate tectonics?
o earth’s surface is made of separate slabs of rigid rock called tectonic plates that move slowly over earth’s surface.
o earth’s surface is made of separate slabs of rigid rock called tectonic plates that move quickly over earth’s surface.
o earth’s surface is made of connected slabs of rigid rock called tectonic plates that move slowly over earth’s surface.
o earth’s surface is made of separate slabs of flexible rock called tectonic plates that move slowly over earth’s surface.
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Explanation:

The theory of plate tectonics states that Earth's surface is composed of separate rigid - rock slabs (tectonic plates) that move slowly. The key points are'separate','rigid', and'move slowly'.

Answer:

Earth’s surface is made of separate slabs of rigid rock called tectonic plates that move slowly over Earth’s surface.