It Is Believed That the Force That Drives the Movement

question 51

Multiple Choice

It is believed that the force that drives the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates is:

• A) tidal forces from the Moon's gravitational pull.
• B) heat currents, known as convection cells, within the liquid portion of the Earth's core.
• C) heat currents, known as convection cells, within the Earth's mantle.
• D) centrifugal forces from the speed of Earth's rotation.

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