Convection currents Flashcards
1
Q
What causes convection currents in the mantle?
A
Heat from the core causes he hot mantle material to rise and cooler material to sink
2
Q
Where are the convection currents located?
A
In the mantle (specifically the asthenosphere)
3
Q
How do convection currents affect the lithosphere?
A
Hey cause the movement of tectonic plates
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