Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The Tectonic plates are present in ________ layer

  1. Mantle

  2. Outer core

  3. Lithosphere

  4. Inner Core
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Explanation

Tectonic plates are lithospheric plates - they comprise the crust and uppermost solid part of the mantle. The lithosphere is broken into moving plates that 'float' on the asthenosphere below. The mantle includes both the lithosphere and asthenosphere, while the outer core is liquid and inner core is solid - neither contains tectonic plates.

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