Question

How many major tectonic plates are there on earth?

• A. 5
• B. 7
• C. 8
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is B 7

There are seven main or “primary” tectonic plates: these are the African Plate: Antarctic Plate, Eurasian Plate, Indo-Australian Plate, North American Plate, Pacific Plate, and South American Plate.