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Convection currents are responsible for the movement of heat (and mass) within a fluid system. Heat wants to go from where it is to where it isn't. When atoms and or molecules of a fluid (a gas or liquid, for example) are hotter then their companion particles, they are less dense and rise in the fluid. Cooler, more dense groups of atoms or molecules take their place. Convection currents are thus set up, and heat travels "around" the system via those currents. A link to the Wikipedia article on convection is provided.
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Are convection currents responsible for the magnetic field?
Yes, of course...
What process is responsible for the spreading of a drop of food coloring in a glass of water?
convection currents
Which force is responsible for earth's crust and lithosphere floating on the mantle?
convection currents in the upper mantle
How thick are the convection currents?
The convection currents are in the mantle😱
Convection currents discovered date?
convection currents discovery date
What is responsible for creating clouds and air currents.?
Convection
Are convection currents responsible for the magnetic field?
Yes, of course...
How is convection a cycle of nature?
Convection is responsible for winds and currents...... maybe..... I don't really know....
What kind of currents inside the earth drive plate motion?
Convection currents in the upper mantle are currently thought to be responsible for plate movement.
What process is responsible for the spreading of a drop of food coloring in a glass of water?
convection currents
How is the rock cycle related to the movement of earth's plate?
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How is the rock cycle related to the movement to earths plates?
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How is the rock cycle related to the movement to earths plated?
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What is the relationship between convection currents in the ocean and convection currents in the atmosphere?
Which best explains the relationship between ocean currents and convection currents?(1 point) Responses Convection currents join with the Coriolis effect to create the winds that drive ocean currents. Convection currents join with the Coriolis effect to create the winds that drive ocean currents. Ocean currents rely on warm convection currents to strength the Coriolis effect. Ocean currents rely on warm convection currents to strength the Coriolis effect. Ocean currents create a Coriolis effect that increases convection currents. Ocean currents create a Coriolis effect that increases convection currents. Convection currents use the Coriolis effect to generate ocean currents.
In what way are convection currents responsible for large wind patterns?
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Which forces responsible for earths crust and lithosphere floating on the mantle?
convection currents in the upper mantle
Which force is responsible for earth's crust and lithosphere floating on the mantle?
convection currents in the upper mantle
