Question

what is most responsible for any movement in the earths rock plates?(1 point)

A. convection currents.
B. divergent plate boundaries.
C. land forms.
D. convergent plate boundaries.

Answer 1

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A. convection currents.

Answer 2

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The most responsible factor for any movement in Earth's rock plates is:

A. Convection currents.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine what is most responsible for any movement in the Earth's rock plates, let's analyze each option:

A. Convection currents: Convection currents occur in the Earth's mantle, where heat from the core causes hot magma to rise and cooler magma to sink. This circulation of heat generates convection currents, which can indirectly influence the movement of the Earth's rock plates. However, convection currents alone are not the primary drivers of plate movement.

B. Divergent plate boundaries: At divergent plate boundaries, where two plates move away from each other, magma from the mantle rises to fill the gap, solidifies, and creates new crust. While divergent plate boundaries do contribute to the movement and creation of new rock plates, they are not solely responsible for all plate movement.

C. Land forms: Land forms, such as mountains, valleys, and islands, can result from plate movement but are not directly responsible for the movement of the plates themselves. They are more of a consequence of plate tectonics than a cause.

D. Convergent plate boundaries: At convergent plate boundaries, two plates collide, leading to various geological processes such as subduction, mountain formation, and volcanic activity. The forces exerted at convergent boundaries play a significant role in plate movement, making this option the most responsible for any movement in the Earth's rock plates.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. convergent plate boundaries.

Answer 4

which layer of earth is best characterized as a layer of soft, hot rock?(1 point)

A. inner core.
B. crust.
C. mantle.
D. outer core.

Answer 5

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C. mantle.

Answer 6

what happens at a convergent plate boundary?(1 point)

A. earth's rock plates pull away from each other.
B. earth's rock plates collide with one another.
C. earth's rock plates grow denser.
D. earth's rock plates slide past each other.

Answer 7

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B. Earth's rock plates collide with one another.

Answer 8

which statement best explains the process of subduction?(1 point)

A. an oceanic plate covers a continental plates.
B. a denser plate pushes down under a lighter plate.
C. magma rises through the cracks in a solid rock plate.
D. one plate slides past another plate horizontally.

Answer 9

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B. A denser plate pushes down under a lighter plate.

Answer 10

all answers are 100% correct. the only wrong answer is from explain bot lol.

Answer 11

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