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How many major tectonic plates are present on Earth?

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Five

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Seven

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Four

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Six

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The correct option is B Seven
The lithosphere of Earth is broken into several irregularly shaped parts, called lithospheric plates or tectonic plates. There are seven major tectonic plates on Earth.

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