Which of the following is the fuel for continental drift and plate tectonics?
A)Nuclear fusion.
B)Radioactive decay.
C)Solar energy.
D)Chemical reactions in Earth's core.

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Radioactive decay in Earth's mantle and core generates heat, which drives motion in the mantle and convection currents that move the plates. This is the fuel for both continental drift and plate tectonics.

Which of the Following Is the Fuel for Continental Drift