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What are the two major tectonic plates

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Answer: oceanic and continental

Explanation: . Oceanic - Oceanic plates consist of an oceanic crust called "sima". Sima is made up primarily of silicon and magnesium (which is where it gets its name). Continental - Continental plates consist of a continental crust called "sial".

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