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This such an easy question...It causes the asthenosphere to move and push against the pieces of the lithosphere...

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Q: How does the process of convection affect the asthenosphere?
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What do convection currents in the asthenosphere cause?

The convection currents running through the asthenosphere are widely believed to be the source of movement of the tectonic plates.


What causes the convection currents in the asthenosphere?

The convection currents running through the asthenosphere are widely believed to be the source of movement of the tectonic plates.


What process transfers energy in a circular motion by heating and cooling?

well if you mean in the asthenosphere convection...the melty goo in there gets hot so it rises then get cold so it cools, you can see this affect in a boiling pan of water. :)


The layer of rock that has convection currents flowing?

The asthenosphere.


What are the main causes of convection in the asthenosphere?

Density and tempurature.


What is ''plastic'' rock and how does it move?

The asthenosphere, moves with convection


In which of earths layers do convection currets happen?

asthenosphere


Why are there three convection currents in the asthenosphere?

There way more than that.


For convection currents in the asthenosphere where does the heat come from?

The bottom of the Earth. :)


From convection currents in the asthenosphere where does the heat come from?

from the bottom of the earth


How does the rock move in the asthenosphere?

Convection Currents carry the plates


Why does convection occurs in the athenosphere?

heat from the outer core and the mantle when it drifts up to the asthenosphere it causes convection.