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the movement of the earth's crust resulting from the motion of tectonic plates
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The study of plate tectonics helps us understand the movements of the Earth's lithosphere.
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Plate tectonics is all about how the Earth's crust moves around.
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Plate tectonics is like the Earth's puzzle pieces shifting and sliding.
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The tectonics of society are constantly shifting and reshaping our cultural landscape.