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vvvWhich of the following is true about tectonic plate motion?
A.
All tectonic plates move in the same direction and at the same rate.
B.
Tectonic plates move in directions that are opposite the directions of underlying mantle convection currents.
C.
Tectonic plates move in directions that closely match the directions of underlying mantle convection currents.
D.
Tectonic plate motion is not related in any way to mantle convection currents.
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C.
Tectonic plates generally move in directions that correspond to the flow of mantle convection beneath them. Mantle convection (plus forces like slab pull and ridge push) drives and helps set the direction and rate of plate motion, though local complexities mean the match isn't perfect.
Tectonic plates generally move in directions that correspond to the flow of mantle convection beneath them. Mantle convection (plus forces like slab pull and ridge push) drives and helps set the direction and rate of plate motion, though local complexities mean the match isn't perfect.
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