AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
A.Convection in the mantle
B.Ocean tides
C.Wind patterns
D.Solar radiation
Explanation
Core Concept
Heat rising from Earth's interior churns the asthenosphere, dragging the lithospheric plates above — the engine of plate tectonics.
Correct Answer
AConvection in the mantle
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