Multiple choice

One of Earth's physical layers, the lithosphere, is divided into pieces called ____________?

  1. lithospheric plates

  2. continental chunks

  3. tectonic plates

  4. lithospheric islands
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The lithosphere is broken into large, rigid segments known as tectonic plates. While "lithospheric plates" is technically also used, "tectonic plates" is the widely accepted standard term in earth science curriculums.

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