plate tectonics

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GenRank Score

19.9

The scientific theory describing the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere, explaining geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes, developed mid-20th century.

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plate tectonics

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Score

13.6

Rank

#38

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Average Rank

#16.0

Median

#16

Range

#16–#16

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What are the most important scientific concepts to understand?Science & Nature