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Definition of Plate tectonics

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

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

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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