What is another word for tectonics?
Pronunciation: [tɛktˈɒnɪks] (IPA) 
Tectonics is a word that refers to the study of the earth's crust and the processes that shape it. There are several synonyms for this term, including geology, earth science, and structural geology. Geology encompasses the study of the earth's rocks, minerals, and other geological materials, while earth science includes the study of the atmosphere, oceans, and the planet as a whole. Structural geology specifically focuses on the deformation and movement of the earth's crust. Other related terms include plate tectonics, which describes the movement of the earth's lithospheric plates, and seismology, the study of earthquakes and their effects on the earth's crust.
