An old theory about the shape of earth's surface has ben replaced by a new theory. which of these statements is correct about the two theories? a. the old theory was rejected because it could not become a law b. the old theory would be again accepted by a few scientists if it becomes a law c. the new theory is accepted because it’s explanations became a law d. the new theory is accepted by the majority but it cannot become a law

A the old theory was rejected

Mantle convection is the process that drives plate tectonics. the theory of plate tectonics states that the crust is divided into plates that float on the semi molten mantle below. the circular motion of the magma as it slowly rises and falls or move though convection cells drags the plates along causing them to move. the heat source in the lamp would represent the earth's core. the core is the source of energy that drives convection in the mantle. the lava represents molten magma under the earth's surface. if the lava lamp had floating pieces they would move as the circular motion of the lava in the lamp as it rises and falls would move them along the surface. these floating pieces would represent pieces of the earth's crust.