which pair of processes do scientists think move earth lithosphere plates A gravity acting on the edges of plates and friction between the plate and the asthenosphere, B friction between the plate and the asthenosphere and pressure of magma on the edge of the plate, C gravity acting on the edges of plates and convection in the mantle, D convection in the mantle and pressure of magma on the edge of the plate
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The correct pair of processes that scientists think move Earth's lithospheric plates is C: gravity acting on the edges of plates and convection in the mantle.
The movement of tectonic plates is driven primarily by the forces of gravity pulling the edges of the plates down and the convection currents in the underlying mantle that create movement.
