Convectional Currents Flashcards
1
Q
Where does it occur
A
Mantle
2
Q
Description
A
-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