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Plate tectonics is a scientific theory t...

Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?

A

Tectonic plates are composed of Oceanic lithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphere

B

Tectonic plates are able to move because the Earth's lithosphere has a higher strength than the underlying asthenosphere

C

The Earth's lithosphere is broken up into Tectonic Plates

D

Along divergent plate boundaries, subduction carries plates into the mantle

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