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#1. Which layer of the Earth’s structure is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates, leading to earthquakes? 
        
            
                
                    
                    Crust
                
                Crust            
        
        
            
                
                    
                    Outer Core
                
                Outer Core            
        
        
            
                
                    
                    Inner Core
                
                Inner Core            
        
        
            
                
                    
                    Mantle
                
                Mantle            
        





The movement of tectonic plates, which causes earthquakes, is due to convection currents within the Earth’s mantle.

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