The Mechanism for Plate Movement Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

The mechanism for plate movement is:

• A) conduction of heat from the core.
• B) friction created by tidal forces generated by the Moon.
• C) conduction of heat within the mantle.
• D) convection of heat within the mantle.
• E) convection of heat within the core.

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