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Definition of Plate tectonic theory
1. Noun. The branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust.
Generic synonyms: Geomorphology, Morphology
Examples of category: Pangaea, Pangea
Lexicographical Neighbors of Plate Tectonic Theory
Literary usage of Plate tectonic theory
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"... metamorphism of marine sedimentary rocks that, according to the plate-tectonic
theory, are being under- thrust beneath igneous and metamorphic rocks. ..."
2. Exploring the Moon and Mars: Choices for the Nation (1992)
"... interest accompanied a fundamental change in the scientific understanding of
Earth's geological processes with the development of plate tectonic theory. ..."
3. Earthquakes: A Teacher's Package for K-6edited by Phyllis R. Marcuccio edited by Phyllis R. Marcuccio (1999)
"plate tectonic theory and Earthquake Occurrence According to the recently
formulated (late 1960s) theory of plate tectonics, earthquakes occur because of ..."
4. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"... metamorphism of marine sedimentary rocks that, according to the plate-tectonic
theory, are being under- thrust beneath igneous and metamorphic rocks. ..."
5. Exploring the Moon and Mars: Choices for the Nation (1992)
"... interest accompanied a fundamental change in the scientific understanding of
Earth's geological processes with the development of plate tectonic theory. ..."
6. Earthquakes: A Teacher's Package for K-6edited by Phyllis R. Marcuccio edited by Phyllis R. Marcuccio (1999)
"plate tectonic theory and Earthquake Occurrence According to the recently
formulated (late 1960s) theory of plate tectonics, earthquakes occur because of ..."
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