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The theory of plate tectonics states that the plates of the earth move due to convection in the mantle. This is what brings continents together and apart.
Plate Tectonics states that Earth's crust and the outermost part of the mantle are mechanically connected to each other. This layer is broken into several plates that move about Earth's surface. As they move about, they are constantly interacting with each other along their boundaries.
It is the state of Earth's Crust and Upper Mantle which together form the Lithosphere is broken into large plate and several small ones. These plate is moving around, and their movement causes the changes of Earth's crust.

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