Question

Advantage(s) of tectonic activity in Iceland include(s):

1. Source of natural geothermal energy

2. Creation of new land

3. Attraction of tourists

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

• A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly shaped slab of solid rock, generally composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere.
• They are also called lithospheric plates.
• Depending on the occupied area of the plate, it is classified as an oceanic plate or continental plate.
  • If a large portion of the plate occupies the ocean it is called an Oceanic plate.
  • If a large portion of the plate occupies the continent it is called a continental plate.
• Tectonic plate activity is one of the most common causes of Earthquakes.
• Iceland's tectonic plates are the reason for so much geothermal and volcanic activity.
• Volcanos around the world are one of the major tourist destinations.

• The Earth's lithosphere is divided into seven major and some minor plates. 
• Major Plates:
  • Antarctica and surrounding oceanic plates
  • North American Plate
  • South American Plate 
  • Pacific Plate
  • India-Australia-New Zealand Plate
  • Africa with the eastern Atlantic floor plate
  • Eurasia and the adjacent oceanic plate
• Minor Plate:
  • Cocos Plate - It is found Between Central America and the Pacific plate
  • Nazca plate - It is found between South America and the Pacific plate
  • Arabian Plate - It is found in Saudi Arabian landmass
  • Philippine Plate - It is found between the Asiatic and Pacific plate
  • Caroline Plate - It is found between the Philippine and India Plate that is North of Guinea
  • Fuji Plate - It is found in the North-East of Australia