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ValentinkaMS [17]
3 years ago
8

The earths crystal plates move due to _ currents

Geography
1 answer:
Arada [10]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

convection currents

Geologists have hypothesized that the movement of tectonic plates is related to convection currents in the earth's mantle. Convection currents describe the rising, spread, and sinking of gas, liquid, or molten material caused by the application of heat.

Explanation:

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