Question

study this image of lithospheric plates. which correctly lists the three plates that border the indo - australian plate?
○ pacific, eurasian, and african
○ african, north american, and south american
○ eurasian, african, and south american
○ north american, pacific, and african

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the lithospheric plates map. The Indo - Australian Plate is bordered by the Pacific Plate (to the north - east), Eurasian Plate (to the north), and African Plate (to the west). Let's check the options:

• Option 1: Pacific, Eurasian, and African – matches the bordering plates.
• Option 2: African, North American, and South American – North American and South American don't border Indo - Australian.
• Option 3: Eurasian, African, and South American – South American doesn't border Indo - Australian.
• Option 4: North American, Pacific, and African – North American doesn't border Indo - Australian.

Answer:

A. Pacific, Eurasian, and African