What carries the Continental plates around over the Earths surface?

The movement of continental plates over the Earth's surface is driven by tectonic processes, primarily through convection currents in the mantle. These currents result from the heat generated by the Earth's core, causing molten rock to rise and fall, which in turn pushes and pulls the tectonic plates. Additionally, slab pull and ridge push forces contribute to the movement, with denser oceanic plates sinking at subduction zones and pushing adjacent plates. Together, these mechanisms facilitate the dynamic movement of continental plates.