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How does convection cause tectonic plates to move?

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Answer:

convection current describe the rising, spread, and sinking of gas,liquid or molten material caused by the application of heat

Step-by-step explanation:

tremendous heat and pressure within the earth cause the hot magma to flow in convection currents.These currents cause the movement of the tectonic plates that make up the earth's crust

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Answer:

The heated magma flows in convection currents because to extreme heat and pressure within the earth.

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