The correct statement is:
They regularly move because of the convection currents of magma.
Tectonic plates are driven by the convection currents in the semi-fluid asthenosphere beneath them, which is part of the mantle.
Which statement is correct about the movement of plates that sit on top of the mantle? (1 point)
Responses
They never move because they are connected to mountains.
They never move because they are connected to mountains.
They never move because they are connected to Earth’s crust.
They never move because they are connected to Earth’s crust.
They regularly move because of the convection currents of oceans.
They regularly move because of the convection currents of oceans.
They regularly move because of the convection currents of magma.
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