Which of the Following Energy Sources Is Thought to Drive

question 22

Multiple Choice

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

• A)gravitational attractive forces of the Sun and Moon
• B)swirling movements of the molten iron particles in the outer core
• C)electrical and magnetic fields localized in the inner core
• D)export of heat from deep in the mantle to the top of the asthenosphere

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