2.7 Lithospheric plates Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term lithosphere?
A
the rigid/brittle crust and upper part of the upper mantle
2
Q
What is a lithospheric plate?
A
a discrete section of the lithosphere
3
Q
Name the plate
A
Pacific Plate
4
Q
Name the plate
A
North American Plate
5
Q
Name the plate
A
South American Plate
6
Q
Name the plate
A
South American Plate
7
Q
Name the plate
A
Eurasian Plate
8
Q
Name the plate
A
African Plate
9
Q
Name the plate
A
Indian Plate
10
Q
Name the plate
A
Arabian Plate
11
Q
Name the plate
A
Australian Plate
12
Q
Name the plate
A
Filipino Plate
13
Q
Name the plate
A
Caribbean Plate
14
Q
Name the plate
A
Cocos Plate
15
Q
Name the plate
A
Juan de Fuca Plate
16
Q
Name the plate
A
Nazca Plate
