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The Basic Mechanism for Plate Movement Is Thought to Be

Question 61

Question 61

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The basic mechanism for plate movement is thought to be


A) earthquake surface waves.
B) the tidal force of the Moon.
C) convection cells in the asthenosphere.
D) earthquake body waves.

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