meylinoliva2004 meylinoliva2004 09-04-2020 Biology contestada Scientists believe the continents are constantly shifting because of convection currents from within Earth’s crust. If this is true, and if the transfer of heat continues, which of the following can be expected to occur over time? The Earth’s crust will become less stable. The Earth’s outer shell will get softer. Volcanic activity will increase. The continents will continue to move around.