Which of the Following Energy Sources Is Thought to Drive

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following energy sources is thought to drive the lateral motions of Earth's lithospheric plates?

• A) heat transfer between Earth's interior and the surface of Earth
• B) electrical and magnetic fields localized in the inner core
• C) gravitational attractive forces of the Sun and Moon
• D) swirling movements of the molten iron particles in the outer core

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