The motions of large portions of Earth's surface, or "plates," are caused by:
A) tidal forces from the Moon and the Sun, acting on continental landmasses.
B) the varying pressure of Earth's atmosphere, both daily and seasonally.
C) flexing of the surface due to solar heating and nighttime cooling.
D) convective flow of matter in Earth's interior.
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