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.
convection and gravity

C.
magnetism and energy from solar radiation

D.
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

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.
convection and gravity
 
 C.
magnetism and energy from solar radiation
 
 D.
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

-spencerbraz- · Answer

the plates move because of the heat of the earth and get pushed by gravity, therefore it is B