why do tectonic plates move
Answer (1)
Tectonic plates move because of convection currents in the Earth's mantle. These currents are caused by the heat coming from the Earth’s core. As hot molten rock rises and cooler rock sinks, it creates a circular flow that slowly pushes and pulls the plates.Other Contributing FactorsRidge Push: When magma rises at mid-ocean ridges, it pushes the plates apart.Slab Pull: The edge of a plate that is heavier and cooler sinks into the mantle and pulls the rest of the plate with it.Gravity: Helps in pulling the plates downward into subduction zones.
