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Tectonic plates float on a layer of the earth called the?
The outer layer of the earth where the land masses are is called the crust
The driving forces of tectonic plates are related to convection currents in Earth's?
mantle.
What is the mechanism called that moves or drives the tectonic plates across the surface of the earth?
The mechanism is called plate tectonics, which is driven by the heat generated from the Earth's core and mantle. This heat causes convection currents in the mantle that move the tectonic plates above them.
Which layer of the earth do the plates ride on?
The tectonic plates ride on the uppermost layer of the Earth's mantle, known as the lithosphere. The lithosphere includes the rigid upper part of the mantle as well as the crust, and it is broken into several large and small tectonic plates that move and interact with each other.
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the mantle are the primary driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates. These currents are generated by heat from the Earth's core, causing movement in the mantle that in turn drags and moves the overlying tectonic plates.
