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  • The 7 Major Tectonic Plates: A Comprehensive Overview
    Here are the 7 major tectonic plates that make up continents and the Pacific Ocean, along with the continents they primarily form:

    1. North American Plate: North America, Greenland

    2. South American Plate: South America

    3. Eurasian Plate: Europe, Asia (excluding India)

    4. African Plate: Africa

    5. Indo-Australian Plate: Australia, India, parts of Southeast Asia

    6. Pacific Plate: The Pacific Ocean floor

    7. Antarctic Plate: Antarctica

    Important Notes:

    * Other Major Plates: While these are the 7 largest, there are many other smaller plates.

    * Plate Boundaries: Continents are not always formed by a single plate. For example, the Eurasian Plate actually comprises several smaller plates that have come together.

    * Dynamic Earth: Tectonic plates are constantly moving, and their boundaries are where most earthquakes and volcanic activity occur.

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