Motion of the plates of Earth's crust is thought to be due to
A)the solar wind.
B)convection from the hot interior.
C)tides in the oceans.
D)friction between wind and the land surface.
E)Earth's magnetic field.

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The motion of the plates of Earth's crust is due to convection from the hot interior of the Earth. Convection currents in the mantle, the layer beneath the crust, cause the plates to move apart, collide, or slide past each other, resulting in the formation of mountains, ocean basins, and earthquakes.

Motion of the Plates of Earth's Crust Is Thought to Be