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Does heat from the inner core and movement of the tectonic plates drive convection currents in the outer core and mantle?
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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 tectonic convection?
Your probably referring to the magma convection currents within the mantle. Like normal heaing and cooling convection currents, the magma ebbs & flows, keeping the tectonic plates in motion.
The driving forces to tectonic plates are related to convection currents in earths what?
mantle.
What causes tectonic plate movement?
Mantle convection currents move the crustal plates that float atop the mantle. Like convection currents in a hot cup of coffee or tea move pepper flakes or pieces of glitter sprinkled on top and floating on the liquid.
What effect does convection currents in the upper mantle have on the crust?
Convection currents in the mantle create plate tectonics.
Scientists think plates are moved by?
volcanos and earthquakes
What is constructive force caused by the convection currents in the earth's mantle?
continental drift? tectonic plate movement?
Which layer of the earth contains convection currents that move the tectonic plates?
The upper mantle contains convection currents that move the tectonic plates.
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
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
What allows tectonic plates to move on mantle?
convection currents
The driving forces of tectonic plates are related to convection currents in Earth's?
mantle.
What is the process called that causes the tectonic plates to move?
Its more ov a movement really not a process. Tectonic plates move due to convection currents in the mantle.
Do convection current in oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
What is tectonic convection?
Your probably referring to the magma convection currents within the mantle. Like normal heaing and cooling convection currents, the magma ebbs & flows, keeping the tectonic plates in motion.
The driving forces to tectonic plates are related to convection currents in earths what?
mantle.
What causes tectonic plate movement?
Mantle convection currents move the crustal plates that float atop the mantle. Like convection currents in a hot cup of coffee or tea move pepper flakes or pieces of glitter sprinkled on top and floating on the liquid.
