Consult the figure below.Most of the pushing force driving plate motion is produced ____________.

A)at mid-ocean ridges
B)at subduction zones
C)at collision zones
D)in the interiors of continental plates

Question

Consult the figure below.Most of the pushing force driving plate motion is produced ____________.

A)at mid-ocean ridges 
B)at subduction zones 
C)at collision zones 
D)in the interiors of continental plates

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most plate motion is generated at mid-ocean ridges, where new crust is created and plates are pushed apart. Pushing forces are not typically as strong at subduction zones or collision zones, and continental plates tend to have less motion overall.

Consult the Figure Below