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Which of the following is true about tectonic plate motion?

Tectonic plates move in directions that are opposite the directions of underlying mantle convection currents.

All tectonic plates move in the same direction at the same rate.

Tectonic plates move in directions that closely match the directions of underlying mantle convection currents.

Tectonic plate motion is not related in any way to mantle convection currents.

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Tectonic plates move in directions that closely match the directions of underlying mantle convection currents.
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