what is plate

A plate can refer to different things depending on the context. In geology, a plate refers to a section of the Earth's lithosphere that is cracked and moves relative to other plates. The Earth's surface is divided into 7 major and 8 minor plates, which are on average 125km thick. Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains the movement of these plates. In everyday language, a plate can refer to a shallow, usually circular dish from which food is eaten