Motion of the Plates of Earth's Crust Is Thought to Be

question 71

Multiple Choice

Motion of the plates of Earth's crust is thought to be due to

• A)the solar wind.
• B)convection from the hot interior.
• C)tides in the oceans.
• D)friction between wind and the land surface.
• E)Earth's magnetic field.

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