Question

Earth's core is the source of the energy that drives the movement of tectonic plates. Which two processes help transfer this energy outward to earth's crust?

Answer 1

Answer:The two processes are CONDUCTION and CONVECTION

Explanation:

The Energy produced in the Earth core is generated by  Sun, gravitational force , radioactive decay, and the  Earth' rotation, To maintain balance in the earth, The  processes of CONDUCTION and CONVECTION transfer energy (HEAT) to Earth's interior, which also helps the movement of  tectonic plates at a  constant rate.

Now, inside the earth mantle is made up of hot solid rock and because Conduction occurs more in solids, Its currents helps the continuous  transfer of heat energy  from the warmer mantle at  the bottom   to  the cooler  mantle  at the top While Convection currents in the core move thermal energy causing  the rising and sinking of warm and cooler molten rock inside Earth, thereby maintaining the motion of tectonic plates and  creating a balance in the earth.