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.
plate tectonics
NOUN//pleɪt tɛkˈtɑnɪks//
the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, explaining continental drift and geological activity
the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, explaining continental drift and geological activity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
plate는 평평한 판을 뜻하는 라틴어에서, tectonics는 건축을 뜻하는 그리스어 'tekton(목수, 건축가)'에서 유래되어 '지구를 건축하는 판들'이라는 의미가 되었다
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The Ring of Fire around the Pacific Ocean is a direct result of plate tectonic activity.”
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