Convectional Currents Flashcards

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Where does it occur

A

Mantle

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Description

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-Move heat from interior of earth to surface
-As semi-molten rock in mantle heats, it becomes less dense and rises
-As it reaches crust, it spreads out carrying plates with it
-As semi-molten rock cools, it sinks back down to be re-heated

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