8.10A Convection Currents

8.10A Convection Currents

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Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-PS1-4

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air when it is heated?

Back

It becomes less dense and rises.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of area is created when air rises above the Earth's surface?

Back

A low pressure area.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes convection currents in the Earth's mantle?

Back

Less dense hot magma moving upward.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which states of matter do convection currents occur?

Back

Fluids and gases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What creates ocean currents?

Back

Less dense warm water rising and more dense cold water sinking.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and density in fluids?

Back

As temperature increases, density decreases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

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