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The process of circular motion in the Earth's mantle that causes the plates of the lithosphere to move is called A) conduction. B) convection. C) deposition. D) drifting.

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Answer:

B) convection

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Here's why: Convection currents are warm and rise above cooler air, which causes the circular movement in the mantle. This makes the plates of the lithosphere move.

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The process of circular motion in the Earth's mantle that causes the plates of the lithosphere to move is called convection.

The answer is B. convection

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