Convection Currents Flashcards
0
Q
What force is great enough to move earths plates
A
Convection currents on earths mantle
1
Q
Where does the heat come from that drives the convection currents into the mantle
A
The core (and mantle itself)
2
Q
What is the three regions of the mantle
A
Lithosphere - made upper mantle and crust
Asthenosphere - middle region
Core- inner most region
3
Q
Define convection
A
Transfer of heat by the movements of fluid (liquids and gases)
