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How does differences in density cause convection currents in ocean water?
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Convection occurs whenever a less dense liquid is beneath a denser liquid.
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How is density involed in the process of convection?
the differences in density cause the fluids to move in currents, which mixes them all together so that they may lose heat to the other fluids, thus transferring energy through convection
Use the word convection in a sentence?
the earth's convection currents cause continental drift.
How do convection currents distribute heat in the oceans?
the radiation from the sun will send heat to the ocean and the heat would make currents hot Basically a convection current
What will happen if the density of surface water in the lake does not change?
The water will be calm, because a change in density causes water to move and can also cause deep water currents
What is the vertical movement of air currents due to temperature variations?
Air currents may be caused by differences in temperature, pressure, or impurity concentration. Temperature differences can cause air currents because warmer air is less dense than cooler air, causing the warmer air to appear "lighter." Thus, if the warm air is under the cool air, air currents will form as they exchange places.
How is density involed in the process of convection?
the differences in density cause the fluids to move in currents, which mixes them all together so that they may lose heat to the other fluids, thus transferring energy through convection
Is the heat source for the convection currents in the mantle for the sun?
The difference in temperature and density is the cause of convection currents in the earths mantle. Convection currents are the flow that transfers heat within a fluid.
Is heat source for the convection currents in the mantle the sun?
The difference in temperature and density is the cause of convection currents in the earths mantle. Convection currents are the flow that transfers heat within a fluid.
Differences in density cause energy to be transferred by which method Is it absorption conduction convection or radiation?
convection
Is the heat source for the convection current in the mantle in the sun?
The difference in temperature and density is the cause of convection currents in the earths mantle. Convection currents are the flow that transfers heat within a fluid.
How do difference in air density cause convection currents?
It just happens because of the differenciation in the air density which allows the so called convection currents to occur/form. Complex I know but is the closest conclusion.
How do differences in the air density cause convection?
Less dense rises, more dense drops down.
How do differences in air density cause convection?
Less dense rises, more dense drops down.
Do convection currents cause earths heat?
No. Convection currents are the circular motion of earth's wind. If the earth did not rotate, convection currents would not be. Does that make sense?
What is the cause of oceanic currents?
Ocean currents are caused by various factors. They are made from earthquakes, winds, tides and differences in density. The currents of the ocean have an effect on the weather.
How does the uneven heating in the ocean cause convection currents?
it causes the difference in density, denser water flows to the less dense parts
Do convection currents in the oceans cause tectonic plates to move?
No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
