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Which of the following best describes convection currents?
Which of the following best describes convection currents?
- The movement of particles within a solid due to differences in pressure and volume.
- The movement of particles within a liquid or gas due to differences in temperature and density. (correct)
- The movement of particles within a solid due to differences in temperature and density.
- The movement of particles within a liquid or gas due to differences in pressure and volume.
What causes convection currents to form?
What causes convection currents to form?
- Differences in pressure and volume.
- Differences in velocity and acceleration.
- Differences in temperature and density. (correct)
- Differences in mass and weight.
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth's atmosphere?
- They help distribute heat around the globe. (correct)
- They regulate the Earth's magnetic field.
- They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- They create hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are convection currents?
What are convection currents?
Where can convection currents be found?
Where can convection currents be found?
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth's mantle?
What is the role of convection currents in the Earth's mantle?
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Convection Currents
Convection Currents
The movement of particles within a liquid or gas due to differences in temperature and density.
What causes convection currents?
What causes convection currents?
Differences in temperature and density cause convection currents to form.
Role of convection currents in the atmosphere
Role of convection currents in the atmosphere
Convection currents distribute heat around the globe in the Earth's atmosphere.
Convection in the Earth's Mantle
Convection in the Earth's Mantle
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Where are convection currents found?
Where are convection currents found?
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What are convection currents?
What are convection currents?
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