what is most responsible for any movement in the earth's rock plates. landforms, convergent plate boundaries, convection currents, or divergent plate boundaries
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Convection currents are the most responsible for any movement in the Earth's rock plates. Convection refers to the transfer of heat through the movement of material due to differences in temperature. In the Earth's mantle, heat is transferred from the hot core towards the cooler outer layers, creating convection currents. These currents cause the movement of tectonic plates, leading to various geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of landforms. So, while landforms, convergent plate boundaries, and divergent plate boundaries are all related to plate movement, the underlying cause of this movement is convection currents in the mantle.