Example Sentences
"Plate tectonics explains why earthquakes occur near plate boundaries."
"The movement of tectonic plates has shaped continents."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of plate tectonics?
Study Tips
To remember plate tectonics, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.