The following statements are descriptions of the three possible causes of plate movement. Classify them using the code below.
SP- Slab pull RP- Ridge push CC- Convection
Current _____1. Denser particles sink at the bottom while less dense particle rise to the top.
___2. Newer crust push older one in the trench.
___3. A cycle occurs in the Earth's mantle where temperature varies.
___4. Facilitated by gravity to create a downward force.
___5. A continuous slow rotation of magma due to change of density of particles.
___6. A denser plate is subducted in the convergent boundary.
___7. Drags plates along boundaries causing them to collide, separate and slide each other.
___8. It occurs along divergent boundary.
___9. Buoyant upwelling mantle often found at the ocean.
___10. It is like a conveyor belt.
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Answer:
1.CC
2.SP
3.CC
4.RP
5.SP
6.CC
7.CC
8.SP
9.CC
10.CC