Multiple Choice
Which of the following energy sources is thought to drive the lateral motions of Earth's lithospheric plates?
A) gravitational attractive forces of the Sun and Moon
B) electrical and magnetic fields localized in the inner core
C) heat transfer between the earth's interior and the surface of the earth
D) swirling movements of the molten iron particles in the outer core
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