Question

study this map of the world.
which plate does not appear in both hemispheres?
options: indo - australian, african, pacific, eurasian

Explanation:

Looking at the provided tectonic plate map:

1. The Indo-Australian Plate spans the Southern and Northern Hemispheres.
2. The Pacific Plate covers areas in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
3. The Eurasian Plate is primarily in the Northern Hemisphere but extends slightly into the Southern Hemisphere.
4. The African Plate is entirely contained within the Eastern Hemisphere and lies fully across the equator, but crucially, it does not cross the hemispheric dividing line shown (the line separating Western and Eastern Hemispheres), meaning it only appears in the Eastern Hemisphere, not both.

Answer:

African