3b. Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth’s mantle?
A
Convection currents cause:
* hot magma to rise
* then cool and sink
* making Earth’s tectonic plates move and create mountains, earthquakes,etc.
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth’s mantle?
Convection currents cause:
* hot magma to rise
* then cool and sink
* making Earth’s tectonic plates move and create mountains, earthquakes,etc.