Plate tectonic theory is the most accepted theory which explains the location and movement of contin...........

Geography Earth Geology

Plate tectonic theory is the most accepted theory, which explains the location and

movement of continents as well as formation of different landmasses. Consider the

following statements regarding plates and plate tectonics:

1. Lithosphere consists only of upper crust which is floating over mantle.

2. Lithosphere is fragmented into different pieces. These pieces are called plates.

3. Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely oceanic.

4. Theory of Plate tectonics propounded that there was a supercontinent called

Pangaea and a super ocean called Panthalasa.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

4 only

1&4 only

2&3 only

1,3&4 only

Lithosphere consists of crust and upper mantle. Continental Drift theory talks about
Pangaea and Panthalassa. 2nd and 3rd statements are correct.

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