One of the most general conclusions to be drawn from plate tectonic theory is that ____.
A) the Earth is gradually losing heat
B) the Earth's geography has continually changed
C) the Earth is slowly expanding
D) the Earth is slowly shrinking
E) all the ocean basins are gradually enlarging

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Plate tectonic theory explains that the Earth's geography has continually changed over time due to the movement of tectonic plates. This includes the formation and breakup of continents, mountain building, and ocean basin formation. Therefore, B is the most general conclusion that can be drawn from plate tectonic theory.

One of the Most General Conclusions to Be Drawn from Plate