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What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements? A. Hot plumes B. Simple convection cycles in the mantle C. Slab-pull D. Slab-push

What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements? A. Hot plumes B. Simple convection cycles in the mantle C. Slab-pull D. Slab-push
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What is thought to be the main driving force behind plate movements?

A. Hot plumes
B. Simple convection cycles in the mantle
C. Slab-pull
D. Slab-push

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Answer: b

Explanation: the convection currents in the mantle are what cause the movement of the plates

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User Barbaros Alp
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Answer:

slab pull

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Jjramos
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