Question

effects of the forces that cause the plate movements....

thermal convection-
ridge push-
slab pull-
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Answer 1

The effect of the forces that cause the plate movement are Thermal convection, Ridge push, and Slab pull

Explanation:

• Tectonic plates are huge massive pieces of the earth's crust which float and form the surface of the earth.
• Scientists reveal about one of the major forces behind the movement of the tectonic plates is thermal convection.

Thermal convection:

• Thermal convection is defined as the transfer of heat from the Earth's core to the surface of the Earth through the mantle.
• The other mechanisms that help in the movement of plates are ridge push, slab pull, and trench suction.

Ridge push:

• Ridge push is the gravitational force that makes the tectonic plate move farther from the crest of an ocean ridge, and get into a subduction zone.

Slab pull:

• As the plate moves further from an ocean ridge, it cools and becomes dense and thick, and eventually sinks below the continental crust in a subduction zone.

• This further results in the rest of the plate being drawn downwards as well.
• Therefore, heat from the core of the earth and the gravitational pull is fundamental to the process of plate movements.