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plate tectonics

/pleɪt tɛkˈtɒnɪks/

Tradução: Teoria científica que descreve o movimento em larga escala da litosfera terrestre, dividida em placas tectônicas que se deslocam e interagem, causando terremotos, atividade vulcânica e formação de montanhas.

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/pleɪt tɛkˈtɒnɪks/C1formalscientific
  • ptTeoria científica que descreve o movimento em larga escala da litosfera terrestre, dividida em placas tectônicas que se deslocam e interagem, causando terremotos, atividade vulcânica e formação de montanhas.

A scientific theory describing the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into tectonic plates that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

  1. Geological theoryB2formal

    A scientific theory describing the large-scale motion of the Earth's lithosphere, which is divided into several plates that move and interact, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

    ptTeoria geológica

    • Plate tectonics explains why earthquakes occur along fault lines.
    • The theory of plate tectonics revolutionized geology in the 20th century.
    • Scientists use plate tectonics to understand the formation of mountain ranges.