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Which statement explains why tectonic plates move?

A Plates move because Earth’s interior is slowly cycling.

B Plates move because they are slowly expanding and growing larger.

C Plates move because landforms cause them to move in different directions.


D Plates move because of the weight of the oceans pressing on parts of Earth’s surface.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

the molten under the earths surface moves because of convection (I believe) if I’m wrong sorry but that’s my answer

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