How many major plates and minor plates are there?
Answer (1)
The surface is divided into major plates, which are large and cover big areas, and minor plates, which are smaller. In total, there are 7 major plates and 8 minor plates, along with some even smaller ones called microplates.The Earth's surface is made up of large sections called tectonic plates. These plates move slowly and can cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of mountains. 7 Major PlatesPacific PlateNorth American PlateEurasian PlateAfrican PlateSouth American PlateAntarctic PlateIndo-Australian Plate (sometimes split into Indian and Australian)8 Minor PlatesNazca PlatePhilippine Sea PlateCocos PlateCaribbean PlateArabian PlateJuan de Fuca PlateScotia PlateCaroline Plate
