concept   plate tectonics
culture   geological community
statement   The plate tectonics theory explains the movement and interaction of Earth's lithospheric plates and geological processes.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 plate tectonics Geological science culture Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere, leading to the formation of continents, mountains, and earthquakes. 1
2 plate tectonics Geology Fundamental to understanding the Earth's structure and processes through the movement of lithospheric plates 1
3 plate tectonics geological community Use to explain the movement and interaction of Earth's lithospheric plates 1
4 plate tectonics geological knowledge Plate tectonics theory explains the formation of different tectonic boundaries, including divergent boundaries, convergent boundaries, and transform boundaries 1
5 tectonic plates Geology community The movement of tectonic plates is a fundamental concept for understanding the geological processes shaping the Earth's surface. 1
6 tectonic plates geological studies Tectonic plates are studied to understand the movement and interaction of the Earth's lithosphere, leading to phenomena such as earthquakes and mountain formation. 1
7 tectonic plates geology The Earth's lithosphere is divided into rigid plates that move and interact at plate boundaries 1
8 tectonic plates geology community Understanding tectonic plates is crucial for explaining geological processes and natural hazards. 1