Question

What is theory of platetictonics

Answer 1

The earth's shell 'lithosphere' is made up of tectonic plates.
According to the theory of plate tectonics , the earth's crust is made up of seven major plates and some minor plates. The major plates are:-
1. Eurasian plate
2. Pacific plate
3. North American plate
4. South American plate
5. Antartic plate
6. Indo-Australian plate
7. African plate