How does a convection current move rock
In a convection current, air molecules near a heat source become energized and rise due to lower density. As these molecules cool, they become denser and sink back down, creating a circular motion of air flow known as a convection current.
A mantle convection current is most likely to move upward at divergent plate boundaries such as mid-ocean ridges. Here, the heat from the Earth's interior causes the mantle material to rise, creating new crust as it cools and solidifies.
Molten rock in the Earth's mantle rises to the lithosphere due to convection currents driven by heat from the Earth's core. As the mantle material heats up, it becomes less dense and rises, while cooler, denser material sinks. This continuous cycle creates a convection current that facilitates the movement of molten rock toward the lithosphere, where it can lead to volcanic activity or contribute to the formation of new crust.
The driving force for the upward movement of warm molten rock in the mantle is primarily buoyancy. As molten rock is less dense than the surrounding solid rock, it rises due to its buoyancy forces. Additionally, convective currents within the mantle, driven by heat from Earth's core, also play a role in the movement of molten rock.
Waves is the part of convection current. This is the mantle and is related to plate motions.
liqid rock to move
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No, convection currents in the upper mantle cause tectonic plates to move.
Convection Currents carry the plates
... move to the bottom of the fluid
Convection. E2020
Yes, because otherwise, the plates, moved by the convection currents, won't move at all.
"Later in the week we should see a convection current move east."
yes. because the air move due to pressure and convection. the movement of air is wind.
warmer material will move upward were it cools then fall back to the bottom so it can start the cycle (convection current) once again
warmer material will move upward were it cools then fall back to the bottom so it can start the cycle (convection current) once again
Yes. Convection is a type of energy and a convection current is, well, the phrase for its currents. So yeah, convection and convection current are the same.