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crustal plate

 

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Noun crustal plate has 1 sense
  1. plate, crustal plate - a rigid layer of the Earth's crust that is believed to drift slowly
    --1 is a kind of crust, Earth's crust

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Term: Crustal Plate

Description: A crustal plate, also known as a tectonic plate, is a large rigid slab of solid rock that makes up the Earth's outermost shell. These plates are constantly moving and interact with each other, resulting in various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountain ranges.

Senses and Usages:

1. Geological Sense:

Sense: Refers to a large section of the Earth's crust that is classified as a distinct tectonic unit.

Usage: The Pacific Plate and the Eurasian Plate are two of the major crustal plates involved in the formation of the Ring of Fire.

2. Science Education Sense:

Sense: Pertains to the concept taught in geology or earth science classes to explain the movement and interactions of the Earth's crustal plates.

Usage: The teacher used a map of the world to demonstrate how the crustal plates move and cause continental drift.

3. Metaphorical Sense:

Sense: Used metaphorically to describe a piece or section of something in a similar way to the Earth's crustal plates.

Usage: The company's organizational structure underwent a significant shift when key executives decided to divide the company into smaller crustal plates, each focused on a specific product line.

Sample Sentences:
  1. The San Andreas Fault is located along the boundary of the Pacific and North American crustal plates.
  2. During the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, the Himalayas were formed as the crustal plates buckled and uplifted.
  3. In the classroom, the teacher used a foam model to demonstrate how the crustal plates can slide past each other, causing earthquakes.
  4. The crustal plate theory revolutionized our understanding of the Earth's dynamic nature.
  5. The designer divided the website's layout into smaller crustal plates to enhance user experience and navigation.
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