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Plate tectonics change climates by changing the ocean currents and?
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What would happen to the convection currents in the mantle if earth's interior eventually cooled down?
If the mantle of the earth interior were to cool down the convection currents and plate tectonics would stop. That would mean that there would be no more earthquakes or volcanoes.
How does the ocean current effect the climate?
The ocean water's temperatures may change climate by evaporating into the air, as the currents are moving to areas, and the water may stay in the air, making climates hotter and muggier. :D
Why does the theory of plate tectonics continue to change?
tectonic plates change because something
What types of climates are most likely to be affected by global warming?
All climates will change.
Do highland climates change with elevation?
yes!
Plate tectonics change climates by changing the ocean currents?
latitude of land
Some scientists theorize that continental movements may cause climate changes by?
Ok, so the movement of the continents changed location of land and sea, therefore changing the wind patterns and ocean currents, slowly changing climate globally. Also, as the continents continue to move, climates will also continue to change.
What do highland climates change with?
Highland climates change with what
How do ocean currents affects climates?
Ocean currents affect climate because they are able to change the temperature of the shores where the currents move to. Warm currents are able to prevent ice formation on some shores and beach lines. This gives the area relatively warmer temperatures throughout the year. The Gulf Stream (a warm current from Mexico to Europe) keeps Western Europe much warmer than the corresponding latitudes in North America. Ocean currents can have a great affect on the neighboring regions. These currents bring temperature and weather changes to these areas. Deep ocean currents changes the temperature and salinity. With the temperature changing, it affects climate.
How do plate tectonics explains mudslides tornadoes ocean currents and trenches?
Plate tectonic only directly explains ocean trenches. An ocean trench forms when an oceanic plate collides with another plate and slides under it. Mudslides are most likely to occur in in hilly or mountainous areas. Most mountains have been formed by tectonic activity. Ocean currents are influenced by climate and the arrangement of the continents. While plate tectonics does change the positions of the continents, it does not directly affect climate. Tornadoes have nothing to do with plate tectonics; they are weather events.
How does earth surface change?
In short: At a very large dimensional and time scales: plate tectonics. Regionally and in shorter times: weathering, erosion, deposition - all affected by climates. Artificially - principally by agriculture, forestry and building development.
What would happen to the convection currents in the mantle if earth's interior eventually cooled down?
If the mantle of the earth interior were to cool down the convection currents and plate tectonics would stop. That would mean that there would be no more earthquakes or volcanoes.
What does plate tectonics cause a change in?
The earth's crust
WHAT forces change earth's crust?
plate tectonics
How does the ocean current effect the climate?
The ocean water's temperatures may change climate by evaporating into the air, as the currents are moving to areas, and the water may stay in the air, making climates hotter and muggier. :D
How do plate tectonics affect biochemical cycles?
Plate tectonics affect biodiversity via the shifting of the plates, and the resulting separation of species. Plants and animals fossils are often found on one continent, despite never known to have lived there.
Why does the theory of plate tectonics continue to change?
tectonic plates change because something
