Question

How many plates are there?


7 major plates and 10 minor ones


10 plates in total


10 major plates and 7 minor ones

Answer 1

The Earth has 7 major tectonic plates and several minor plates. So, the correct answer regarding the count of major and minor plates is that there are 7 major plates and multiple minor ones, leading to a total of around 15 plates when considering both categories. If you were specifically referring to a total including both major and minor plates, it can vary based on how they are categorized, but 7 major and a number of minor plates is the common understanding.