Multiple choice

Which of the following is a true statement about tectonic plates?

  1. All tectonic plates are located at the Earth's core

  2. They're located in the molten layer under the Earth's crust

  3. They're located approx. 10m below the surface of the ocean

  4. All Earth's land masses rest on tectonic plates
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Explanation

Tectonic plates make up the lithosphere, which is the rigid outer shell of the Earth consisting of the crust and upper mantle. All of Earth's oceans and landmasses rest on top of these moving plates.

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