The image below models the activity that occurs between two tectonic plates

Question

What does the model demonstrate?
A.
Convection currents in the asthenosphere contribute to the force pushing plates toward each other.
B.
Each plate is rapidly expanding due to the convection currents in the asthenosphere.
C.
Convection currents in the asthenosphere keep each plate in one place so that they do not collide.
D.
Each plate is pulled straight downward due to the convection currents in the asthenosphere.

Answer 1

Based on your description of the model, the correct answer would likely be:

A. Convection currents in the asthenosphere contribute to the force pushing plates toward each other.

This option aligns with the geological understanding that convection currents in the Earth's mantle drive the movement of tectonic plates, causing them to interact in various ways, including converging (colliding) with each other.