The lithospheric plates are believed to be put into motion by the driving force of ______________ cells in the asthenosphere.
A) cyclonic
B) convection
C) subduction
D) none of these

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Convection cells in the asthenosphere are believed to be the driving force behind the movement of lithospheric plates. This process involves the transfer of heat from the Earth's interior to its surface, causing the plates to move.

The Lithospheric Plates Are Believed to Be Put into Motion