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Convection currents within the Earth cause plate tectonics due to the movement of the mantle true or false?
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∙ 7y ago
No. Convection currents which could lead to volcanism in the crust occur in the mantle. The crust is too cold and brittle for convection currents to occur.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo. Earth's crust does not convect. Convection in the mantle, however can create hot spots and rifting, which can lead tot he formation of volcanoes.
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∙ 10y agoTrue it did affect it
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∙ 9y agoI told u to answer it
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∙ 11y agoFalse
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∙ 12y agoFALSE
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What effect does convection currents in the upper mantle have on the crust?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
How thick are the convection currents?
The convection currents are in the mantle😱
In the Earth's mantle heat is transferred in large convection currents. Within these currents?
, hot material rises towards the surface and cooler material sinks back down towards the Earth's core. This is called mantle convection and is driven by the heat generated from the Earth's core and the heat released from radioactive decay within the mantle. The motion of these convection currents is responsible for plate tectonics and the movement of continents over time.
If convection in the mantle slowed what will slow also?
The Mantle would be able to slow dow and then they would stop the movement
What is a brief description of plate tectonics?
A brief description of plate tectonics would be the theory that parts of Earth's lithosphere are always in motion, driven by the convection currents inside the mantle.
Are convection currents related to plate tectonics?
A version of convection currents, occurring in the mantle, is thought to be the force behind plate tectonics.
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.
Are plate tectonics caused by convection currents in the mantle?
That is the current theory of plate tectonics.
How Does the Mantle Affect the Earth's Crust?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
How are convection currents in the mantle and in the oceans similar How are they different?
The ocean currents are colder than the currents in the mantle,and the are located in different areas.
How does the crust affect earth?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
How convection currents are related to plate tectonics?
Because convection currents is the heating rising cooling process and if the crust and part of the upper mantle wasn't divided into sections the heated material couldn't rise up. ="overflow:hidden;background-color:transparent;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;border:mediumnone">
What effect does convection currents in the upper mantle have on the crust?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
Plate movement is thought to be caused by convection currents in the?
Mantle, I believe.
Scientists think plates are moved by?
volcanos and earthquakes
What is the name of the process that causes mantle movement?
convection currents
What is primary causes of crustal movement?
Convection currents in the mantle.
