The Heat Energy That Powers Tectonic Activity on the Surface

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Multiple Choice

The heat energy that powers tectonic activity on the surface of Earth originates deep in Earth's core.How does this energy move from the core to the surface?

• A) conduction through the solid lower mantle and convection in the upper mantle
• B) convection throughout the entire mantle
• C) conduction throughout the entire mantle
• D) steady flow of hot magna from Earth's core through cracks in the mantle to the lithosphere

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