How does boiling water resemble a process that drives plate motion? The uneven distribution of thermal energy in the water causes denser molecules to sink and less dense molecules to rise. Similarly, the uneven distribution of thermal energy in Earth's interior causes denser rock to sink and less dense rock to rise. The uneven distribution of thermal energy in the water breaks the bonds of certain molecules, scattering atoms in random directions. Similarly, the uneven distribution of thermal energy in Earth's interior breaks apart certain rocks, scattering minerals in ran- dom directions. The uneven distribution of thermal energy in the water stores energy that, when finally released, moves water molecules in random directions. Similarly, the uneven distribution of thermal energy in Earth's interior stores energy that, when finally released, moves soft rock in random directions. D The uneven distribution of thermal energy in the water causes the water molecules to rise and sink in a continuous cycle. Similarly, the uneven distribution of thermal energy in Earth's interior causes soft rock in the mantle to rise and sink in a continuous cycle.

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