Which tectonic plates meet beneath New Zealand?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate
- Step 1: New Zealand sits on the boundary of the Pacific and Australian plates. Step 2. Compare that with each option: only one matches. Answer: The Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. Why not the others: The others are elsewhere.
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