Geography · Plate Tectonics
The theory of plate tectonics explained the dynamic nature of Earth's crust. According to this theory, the lithosphere is fragmented into several plates that drift over the semi-fluid asthenosphere. In the context of plate tectonics, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
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- 1Tectonic plates move horizontally over the asthenosphere.
- 2Earth's surface is divided into seven major plates.
- 3The Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.✓
- 4The major tectonic plates are surrounded by young fold mountain ridges, trenches, and/or faults.
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The Eurasian plate is largely an oceanic plate.
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