What are the 7 major plates?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a list of the seven major tectonic plates that make up the Earth's lithosphere. This involves identifying and naming these plates, which is a concept in geology and earth science.
Answer
Pacific, North American, Eurasian, African, Antarctic, Indo-Australian, South American
The final answer is Pacific, North American, Eurasian, African, Antarctic, Indo-Australian, and South American Plates
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Pacific, North American, Eurasian, African, Antarctic, Indo-Australian, and South American Plates
More Information
These seven major tectonic plates make up a significant portion of Earth's lithosphere and are constantly in motion, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.
Sources
- Major plates of the lithosphere: Earth's tectonic plates - Study.com - study.com
- 7 Major Tectonic Plates: The World's Largest Plate Tectonics - Earth How - earthhow.com
- Explainer: Earth's Tectonic Plates - Visual Capitalist - visualcapitalist.com
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