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Explain how the earth's crust is in constant motion even though it

appears to be sitting still.

Explain how the earth's crust is in constant motion even though it appears to be sitting-example-1
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Tectonic plates, specifically divergent plates, are constantly creating new crust on the surface, pushing the older crust away. Additionally, the mantle has convection cycles that makes hot magma rise, further leading to the crust constantly moving because of that warm lava force.
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