Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Plate Tectonics ~ Misconception PTM032

Plates move when the layer below them temporarily melts and moves (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).

Items that test for misconception PTM032 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (The earth's plates move very slowly…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
PT025001	Earth's plates move along with the slightly softened rock material below them.	22%