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Basic science: Density

The theory that Earth’s lithosphere consists of multiple interlocking plates that change in size and move laterally with respect to each other. Ultimately driven by convection currents in the mantle, and dominated by the processes of seafloor spreading and subduction, plate tectonic processes cause the formation of the Earth's major surface features, its ocean basins, land, and mountain ranges.
Note: Definition is a work in progress.

Tectonic
Pertaining to large-scale structural deformation of the Earth’s surface (or the surface of other planets). Large-scale structures that form as a result of deformation include folds, domes, basins and faults.
Note: Definition is a work in progress.

Theory
A general explanation of a characteristic of nature consistently supported by observation or experiment.
Note: Definition is a work in progress..

"Movements of the Earth's crustal plates, which result in changes in the position, size, and shape of continents and oceans."
Galileo Journey to Jupiter, NASA
"... students should know about plate tectonics as a driving force that shapes Earth's surface."
Usage of the term in Science Framework, Standard Set 3. Dynamic Earth Processes
"The theory that the Earth's lithosphere consists of large, rigid plates that move horizontally in response to the flow of the asthenosphere beneath them, and that interactions among the plates at their borders cause most major geologic activity, including the creation of oceans, continents, mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes."
Houghton Mifflin College Division Online Study Center

What is plate tectonics?
How do we know that other planets in our solar system are tectonically active?>
Do any other planets have the same style of tectonic active as Earth, dominate by the presence of plates?
Do all of the rocky inner planets exhibit the same surface features? What are the most significant surface features of each of the rocky inner planets?
Speculate on what the Earth's surface might look like once the Earth's interior cooled and solidified.
Is continental drift a theory?

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	Basic science: Density Back Home The theory that Earth’s lithosphere consists of multiple interlocking plates that change in size and move laterally with respect to each other. Ultimately driven by convection currents in the mantle, and dominated by the processes of seafloor spreading and subduction, plate tectonic processes cause the formation of the Earth's major surface features, its ocean basins, land, and mountain ranges. Note: Definition is a work in progress. Tectonic Pertaining to large-scale structural deformation of the Earth’s surface (or the surface of other planets). Large-scale structures that form as a result of deformation include folds, domes, basins and faults. Note: Definition is a work in progress. Theory A general explanation of a characteristic of nature consistently supported by observation or experiment. Note: Definition is a work in progress.. Other definitions - Plate tectonics Note differences "Movements of the Earth's crustal plates, which result in changes in the position, size, and shape of continents and oceans." Galileo Journey to Jupiter, NASA "... students should know about plate tectonics as a driving force that shapes Earth's surface." Usage of the term in Science Framework, Standard Set 3. Dynamic Earth Processes "The theory that the Earth's lithosphere consists of large, rigid plates that move horizontally in response to the flow of the asthenosphere beneath them, and that interactions among the plates at their borders cause most major geologic activity, including the creation of oceans, continents, mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes." Houghton Mifflin College Division Online Study Center Questions for thought What is plate tectonics? How do we know that other planets in our solar system are tectonically active?> Do any other planets have the same style of tectonic active as Earth, dominate by the presence of plates? Do all of the rocky inner planets exhibit the same surface features? What are the most significant surface features of each of the rocky inner planets? Speculate on what the Earth's surface might look like once the Earth's interior cooled and solidified. Is continental drift a theory? Web ideas To see and compare several definitions of any word that interests you - Type "define plate tectonics" in a Google search.