Question

Which of the following would MOST likely slow Earth's tectonic activity?
O A. Earth's crust becomes cooler.
O B. Earth's mantle becomes warmer.
O C. Earth's mantle becomes cooler.
O D. Earth's outer core becomes warmer.

Answer 1

The Answer to your question is:

A.

Answer 2

The Earth's tectonic activity occurs by the movement of the fourteen main tectonic plates of the planet, which move over the mantle continuously, and result in the formation of mountains, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activities, etc.

The decrease in the Earth's tectonic activity would therefore occur if the Earth's mantle became cooler, as the tectonic plates move over the magma, which is a paste formed by silicate of iron and magnesium and whose temperature reaches 600° and 1,200° Celsius , driven by forces from inside the planet.

Therefore the letter C is correct, as with the Earth's mantle cooler, the magma would become more solid which would decrease the Earth's tectonic activity.

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