Convection Currents in the Mantle

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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to molecules in the mantle when they are heated?
Back
They expand (spread out).
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary heat source for convection in the mantle?
Back
The Core.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes convection currents in the mantle?
Back
Differences in temperature and density.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do convection cycles in the mantle affect the crust?
Back
The crust moves in the same direction as the convection cycle.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does heat transfer between objects?
Back
Heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler object.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is convection?
Back
Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).
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NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does density play in convection currents?
Back
Differences in density cause fluids to rise and sink, creating convection currents.
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