Question

State whether the given statement is True or False :

The plates of the outermost layer of the Earth are always in continuous motion.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The outermost layer of the Earth is called as crust. It is not in one piece but fragmented. Each fragment is called as a plate. Such 7-8 major plates are present. Also, there are many minor plates. These plates are in continuous motion. When these plates brush past one another or a plate goes under another, it causes collision. This causes earthquake on the surface of the Earth. Earthquakes occur all the time around the world. But they are too small to be noticed. Major earthquakes are less frequent. Hence, given statement is true.