What's happening during convection? Flashcards
0
Q
Where is the temperature of the mantle material greater, at point A(bottom right)or point B(top right)?
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A
1
Q
Where does the heat come from that drives this convection current in the mantle?
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core
2
Q
Where is the density of the material greater, at point B(top right) or point C(top left)?
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C
3
Q
What happens to the temperature and density of the material between point B and point C?
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It gets cooler and denser
4
Q
What happens to the temperature and density of the material between point D and A?
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It gets hotter and less dense
5
Q
How do you think this convection cell might affect the crust material above it
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It’s going to make the crust move
