The energy for plate tectonics comes from
A) the magnetic field of the earth.
B) heat from the sun.
C) gravity between the Earth and Moon.
D) ocean currents.
E) heat from the earth's core.

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The energy for plate tectonics comes from the heat generated by the Earth's core. This heat causes convection currents in the mantle, which drives the movement of tectonic plates on the Earth's surface. The energy is not derived from the magnetic field, sun's heat, gravity or ocean currents.

The Energy for Plate Tectonics Comes from