What is another word for continental drift?
Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɪnˈɛntə͡l dɹˈɪft] (IPA) 
Continental drift is the phenomenon where the Earth's continents move slowly over time. There are several other ways to describe this phenomenon using different words. One synonym is plate tectonics, which refers to the movement of the Earth's lithosphere, or the outermost layer of the planet. Another synonym is continental shift, which emphasizes the gradual movement of the continents. Some researchers use the term crustal displacement to describe the movement of the Earth's crust caused by geological forces. Lastly, some people refer to continental drift as continental glide to emphasize the smooth, steady movement of the continents across the Earth's surface.
