Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about minor plates is correct?

  1. Cocos plate lies between Asiatic and Pacific plates.

  2. Caroline plate lies between Central America and Pacific plates.

  3. Philippine plate lies between Philippine and Indian plates.

  4. Fuji plate lies southwest of Australia.

  5. Nazca plate lies between South America and Pacific plates.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Caroline plate is located between Philippine and Indian plates (North of New Guinea). Nazca plate lies between South America and Pacific plates.

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