What causes the plates of the lithosphere to move?

A) High speed winds in the layers of the atmosphere

B) Volcanic activity on the ocean floor

C) Convection currents under the surface

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Iris Riley

Chemistry

26 March, 06:00

What causes the plates of the lithosphere to move?

A) High speed winds in the layers of the atmosphere

B) Volcanic activity on the ocean floor

C) Convection currents under the surface

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Lauren Preston · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The plate 'float' on top of the liquid magma. There are convection currents that circulate through the magma, and the techtonic plates are moved along with the magma.

What causes the plates of the lithosphere to move?A) High speed winds in the layers of the atmosphereB) Volcanic activity on the ocean floorC) Convection currents under the surface

What causes the plates of the lithosphere to move?

A) High speed winds in the layers of the atmosphere

B) Volcanic activity on the ocean floor

C) Convection currents under the surface