What is tectonics?
Q: What is tectonics?
A: Tectonics is the study of the Earth's structural features, particularly the folding and faulting of the Earth's crust.
Q: What is the meaning of the term "tectonics"?
A: "Tectonics" comes from Latin and means "building".
Q: What is included in the field of tectonics?
A: Tectonics includes structures in the lithosphere of the Earth and the forces and movements that have operated to create these structures.
Q: What is the main focus of tectonics?
A: The main focus of tectonics is orogenies (mountain building) and major land features.
Q: What are some specific examples of features that fall under the field of tectonics?
A: The earthquake and volcanic regions that affect certain parts of the world are examples of features that fall under tectonics.
Q: What is plate tectonics?
A: Plate tectonics is a branch of tectonics that deals with the movements and interactions of large sections of the Earth's crust, called plates.
Q: Why is tectonic study important beyond its geological applications?
A: Tectonic studies are important in understanding erosion patterns in geomorphology and as guides for the economic geologist searching for petroleum and metallic ores.
