Definition of Plate tectonics

1. Noun. The branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust.

Exact synonyms: Plate Tectonic Theory, Tectonics
Generic synonyms: Geomorphology, Morphology
Examples of category: Pangaea, Pangea

Definition of Plate tectonics

1. Noun. (geology) The large-scale movement of tectonic plates that contributes to continental drift. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plate Tectonics

plate-gilled
plate appearance
plate appearances
plate armor
plate armour
plate boundaries
plate girder
plate iron
plate of modiolus
plate powder
plate rack
plate rail
plate reader
plate tectonic theory
plate tectonics (current term)
plateable
plateasm
plateasms
plateau
plateau iris
plateau phase
plateau pulse
plateau striped whiptail
plateaued
plateauing
plateaus
plateaux
plated
plateful

Literary usage of Plate tectonics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Systems for State Science Assessment by Mark R. Wilson, Meryl W. Bertenthal (2005)
"plate tectonics and Earth's Structure 1. plate tectonics accounts for important features of Earth's surface and major geologic events. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"According to models of plate tectonics, ultramafic rocks of the alpine type may represent fragments of the oceanic crust and upper mantle transported by ..."

3. Through Darkness Into Light: Endless Cycles of the Divine Plan by Gyeorgos C. Hatonn (1992)
"plate tectonics These are the same “plates” which I continually tell you about in regards to the changes--specifically I refer mostly to the US Pacific ..."

4. Systems for State Science Assessment by Mark R. Wilson, Meryl W. Bertenthal (2005)
"plate tectonics and Earth's Structure 1. plate tectonics accounts for important features of Earth's surface and major geologic events. ..."

5. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"According to models of plate tectonics, ultramafic rocks of the alpine type may represent fragments of the oceanic crust and upper mantle transported by ..."

6. Through Darkness Into Light: Endless Cycles of the Divine Plan by Gyeorgos C. Hatonn (1992)
"plate tectonics These are the same “plates” which I continually tell you about in regards to the changes--specifically I refer mostly to the US Pacific ..."

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