Multiple Choice
What is the driving mechanism for plate tectonics?
A) heat deep within Earth
B) tidal forces caused by the moon
C) volcanoes and earthquakes at plate boundaries
D) gravity and magnetism acting on continents
E) strong ocean currents and global winds
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