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The movement of the lithospheric plates of the Earth are caused by the ____________.

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circular movements of molten magma inside the Earth
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random movement of solid magma inside the Earth
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cooling of the solid magma by the core of the Earth
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solidification of magma below the Earth
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The correct option is A circular movements of molten magma inside the Earth
The circular movement of molten magma inside the Earth is the main cause of the movement of lithospheric plates. These circular patterns of motion are called convection currents.

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