The earth's surface is not a solid surface but is divided into a.) seven continental plates b.) continental and crustal plates c.) continental and oceanic plates d.) several oceanic plates

The correct answer would be C.) Continental and oceanic plates.

Plate tectonics consisted of continental plate and oceanic plate.

Continental plates refers to the division of outer shell or lithosphere of the earth.

It is majorly divided into seven plates; African plate, Eurasian plate, Antarctic plate, North American plate, Indo-Australian plate, Pacific plate and South American plate.

Oceanic plate refers to the oceanic portion of tectonic plate which is usually denser as compared to the continental plate. It is found submerged below the continental plate.

the most common type of reef is the fringing reef. this type of reef grows seaward directly from the shore. they form borders along the shoreline and surrounding islands.