Question

What drives plate tectonics?

• A. Thermal convection
• B. Solar energy
• C. thermal conduction
• D. Erosion

Answer 1

The correct option is A Thermal convection

Tectonic plates are those that are present beneath the earth surface and have been moving throughout the earth’s history.

What drives tectonic plates is not known clearly but one theory is that the convection drives heated up plates to move towards the surface and after they reach the ceiling they are deflected sideways.