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In molten rock, convection currents occur due to the movement of hot material rising and cooler material sinking. As the molten rock near the Earth's core heats up, it becomes less dense and rises towards the surface. As it cools at the surface, it becomes denser and sinks back down. This continuous cycle of rising and sinking creates convection currents that can drive tectonic plate movements.

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