Which of the following forces is important in driving plate tectonics?
A)the pulling force of a sinking lithospheric slab
B)the pushing force of a plate sliding off a mid-ocean ridge
C)the suction force of a retreating subduction zone
D)all of the above

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All of the forces listed (A, B, and C) play a role in driving plate tectonics. The pulling force of a sinking lithospheric slab, the pushing force of a plate sliding off a mid-ocean ridge, and the suction force of a retreating subduction zone all contribute to the movement of tectonic plates on the Earth's surface.

Which of the Following Forces Is Important in Driving Plate