Plate tectonic movement results from ______________.
A) molten materials from the core escaping to the surface
B) high surface winds and erosion
C) unstable surface rock formations
D) convective movements of rock in the underlying mantle
E) mass wasting

Question

Plate tectonic movement results from  ______________.
A) molten materials from the core escaping to the surface
B) high surface winds and erosion
C) unstable surface rock formations
D) convective movements of rock in the underlying mantle
E) mass wasting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plate tectonic movement is caused by convective movements of rock in the mantle. The hot, molten material in the mantle rises and cools, causing it to sink back down. This convection creates movement in the plates of the Earth's crust, which can result in the formation of mountains, volcanic activity, and earthquakes.

Plate Tectonic Movement Results from ______________