In which layer of the Earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?

A.) mantle

B.) outer core

C.) asthenosphere

D.) lithosphere

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Mylee Norton

12 December, 23:03

In which layer of the Earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?

A.) mantle

B.) outer core

C.) asthenosphere

D.) lithosphere

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Elaina · Answer 1

Answer: option (A)

Explanation: The convection current is generates in the mantle due to the heat radiated from the core of the earth. Due to this convection current, the lithospheric plates moves as the upper part of the mantle known as the asthenosphere, is the region which is viscous in nature and drives the plates to move. This is a repeating cycle that constantly forces the plates to move.

Thus the correct answer is option (A).

In which layer of the Earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?A.) mantleB.) outer coreC.) asthenosphereD.) lithosphere

In which layer of the Earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?

A.) mantle

B.) outer core

C.) asthenosphere

D.) lithosphere