What causes convection currents in the Earth's mantle?
Earth's Interior

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A temperature difference in the mantle, resulting in movement from hot areas to cooler ones.
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In which layer of the Earth do convection currents occur?
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Mantle
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What provides direct evidence of the Earth's interior?
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Examining rock samples from drilling or volcanic eruptions.
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What type of evidence do seismic waves provide about the Earth's interior?
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Indirect evidence that shows where rock composition and form changes.
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What is the composition of the Continental Crust?
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Lighter colored, coarse grained rocks, usually referred to as 'dry land'.
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What is the primary layer of the Earth that is solid and composed mainly of silicate rocks?
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Crust
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What is the outer layer of the Earth called?
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Crust
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