One possible mechanism for plate tectonic drive is ____.
A) meteor impacts
B) earthquake energy
C) slab pull
D) gravity sliding
E) Benioff drive

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Slab pull is the force that is created as a dense oceanic plate sinks into the mantle under its own weight, pulling the rest of the plate behind it. This is one of the main driving mechanisms behind plate tectonics.

One Possible Mechanism for Plate Tectonic Drive Is ____