Asked by Andrea Marie on Apr 24, 2024
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Mantle convection involves the asthenosphere moving upward due to its lower:
A) density
B) temperature
C) mineral content
Mantle Convection
Movement of mantle material in response to variations in density, especially those caused by differences in temperature.
Asthenosphere
A semi-fluid layer beneath the Earth's lithosphere on which the tectonic plates move, located in the upper mantle between approximately 100 and 250 kilometers deep.
Density
A measure of mass per unit volume of a substance, influencing how materials interact, such as floating or sinking in water.
- Define how mantle convection, slab pull, and ridge push influence the movement of earth's plates.
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Learning Objectives
- Define how mantle convection, slab pull, and ridge push influence the movement of earth's plates.
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