According to the theory of plate tectonics, which forces cause the movement of plates in the earth's crust?

A.
convection and the moon’s gravitational pull

B.
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

C.
convection and gravity

D.
magnetism and energy from solar radiation

Question

According to the theory of plate tectonics, which forces cause the movement of plates in the earth's crust?
 
 A.
convection and the moon’s gravitational pull
 
 B.
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
 
 C.
convection and gravity
 
 D.
magnetism and energy from solar radiation

anonymous · Answer

C. :) Plates at our planet's surface move because of the intense heat in the Earth's core that causes molten rock in the mantle layer to move.