tectonic plates
Definition
plural noun. large pieces of the Earth's crust that move and shape the Earth's surface.
Example Sentence
Geologists study the motion of tectonic plates and their relationship to volcanoes.
More Example Sentences
Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates collide.
Synonyms
crustal plates; geological plates
Antonyms
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