Which statement is correct about the movement of plates that sit on top of the mantle?

Question

They regularly move because of the convection currents of oceans.
They regularly move because of the convection currents of magma.
The never move because they are connected to the Earth's crust
They never move because they are connected to mountains

Answer 1

The correct statement is: They regularly move because of the convection currents of magma.

The Earth's tectonic plates float on the semi-fluid asthenosphere (part of the upper mantle), and their movement is driven by convection currents within the magma beneath them. This movement can lead to geological activity such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building.