Jane believes that plate tectonics is a theory, and Mario believes it is a law. Which of the following best supports Jane’s argument?

A. Plate tectonic theory specifies how fast the plates may have moved in the past.

B. Plate tectonic theory gives a precise prediction of the direction of plate tectonics.

C. Plate tectonic theory explains why the outer layers of the Earth move and change.

D. Plate tectonic theory provides a means to calculate exactly where and when the plates will move.