Multiple choice

Consider the following statements (1) Plate Tectonics reveals not only the motion of continents but also of oceans. (2)The cause of these motions is the earth being composed of several rigid segments, called plates. (3)The various plate movements are called constructive, destructive and conservative plate movements. Which of the above statements is / are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 1 and 2

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements about Plate Tectonics are correct. The theory explains the motion of both continents and oceanic plates (1), the Earth's lithosphere is divided into several rigid plates (2), and plate boundaries are classified as constructive (divergent), destructive (convergent), and conservative (transform) based on their relative motion (3).

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