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Plate Tectonic Theory

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How many major tectonic plates does the earth's crust have?

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Seven

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Eight

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C

Three

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Four

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Solution

The correct option is C Seven
Earth's crust is divided into 7 major and several minor tectonic plates which float on a semi-fluid layer called the asthenosphere. Hence option A is correct.

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