plate tectonics — the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, explaining continental drift and geological activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, explaining continental drift and geological activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /pleɪt tɛkˈtɑnɪks/

Korean meaning: 지구의 외각이 여러 판으로 나뉘어 맨틀 위를 미끄러져 이동하며 대륙이동과 지질활동을 설명하는 이론, 판구조론

Korean pronunciation: 플레이트 텍**토**닉스

Example Sentences

• My geology professor explained plate tectonics by comparing Earth to a cracked eggshell floating on soup.
• The discovery of plate tectonics revolutionized our understanding of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
• Without plate tectonics, Earth would be as boring as a pancake with no mountains or oceans.