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in which layer of the earth does the motion of the convection currents …

Question

in which layer of the earth does the motion of the convection currents drive plate movement?
○ mantle
○ outer core
○ inner core
○ lithosphere

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Convection currents form in the semi-fluid asthenosphere part of the mantle. These currents transfer heat and create forces that move the overlying tectonic plates. The outer and inner cores generate Earth's magnetic field but do not drive plate movement, and the lithosphere is the rigid plate layer that is moved, not the layer with driving convection currents.

Answer:

mantle