Differentiate the following from another:

a.)Continental crust and Oceanic crust

The Continental Crust is characterized by its buoyant, light-weight composition and complex
structure of rock layers, while the Oceanic Crust is primarily made up of dense basaltic rock and
has a thinner and simpler structure formed by the spreading centers on the ocean floor.

b.)Major plates and Minor plates

The major plates are large, stable and mostly composed of continental crust, whereas minor plates
are smaller, unstable and mostly composed of oceanic crust.

c.)Lithosphere and Asthenosphere

The lithosphere is the stiff, upper layer of the Earth that supports mountains, active volcanic vents,
and other topographical features, while the asthenosphere is the semi-solid, plastic layer that lies
right below the lithosphere and supports the motion of tectonic plates.

Give examples of the following:

a.) 1.African plate
2.North american plate
3.South american plate
4.Eurasian plate
5.Antarctic plate
6.Indian plate
7.Pacific plate

b.)1.Caroline plate
2.Scotia plate
3.Cascadia plate
4.Carridia plate
5.Cocos plate