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Convection cells are lava underneath the surface of the earth that moves in a circular motion! When the lava gets closer to the centre of the earth, because heat rises, it goes upwards in a circular motion. Then it's further away from the heat so it cools down, and cool air sinks, so it goes down! The process is completed and this is called a convection cell this repeats everyday under the surface!
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∙ 12y agoConvection currents in the mantle are believed to be the cause of plate movement. Molten material from the deep earth rises due to its heat and temperature, displacing material at the top, which moves to the side. This lateral movement causes the lithospheric plates to 'ride' the currents, thus moving the plates.
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∙ 13y agothe theory of convection is when warm currents/matter gets pulled to the surface in circular rotations, this supports the continental drift theory.
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∙ 13y agoThe warm air moves in a circle.
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Does convection cause tectonic plates to move?
Yes indeed.
What do convection currents do over time?
They move tectonic plates
Does convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
false
What drives the process of plate teconics?
Mantle convection causes the tectonic plates of the Earth to move slowly. Mantle convection is when heat moves from the mantle to the surface and causes the mantle, and the tectonic plates to move very slowly.
The Earth's tectonic plates are in constant motion due to several factors Temperature and density differences in the plates cause push and pull forces that move the plates?
The volcanic activey under the crust causes the tectonic plates to move
Do convection current in oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
Which layer of the earth contains convection currents that move the tectonic plates?
The upper mantle contains convection currents that move the tectonic plates.
What makes tectonic plates move?
convection currents :)
What allows tectonic plates to move on mantle?
convection currents
Does convection cause tectonic plates to move?
Yes indeed.
What do convection currents do over time?
They move tectonic plates
What do convection currents do over millions of years?
They move tectonic plates
What 3 forces possibly move tectonic plates?
convection currents
Does convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
false
How do convection cells affect the crust above it?
It will move the tectonic plates
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.
