MOD: Convection Cell

Convection can take place in _________________.

• solids only

• liquids only

• liquids and gases only

• solids, liquids and gases

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

When air is heated, its density ___________.

• increases

• decreases

• remains the same

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The diagram shows a refrigerator. The cooling unit is placed at the top. The cooling unit cools the air near it. What happens to the density of the air as it cools, and how does it move?

• The density of air increases. It moves down.

• The density of air increases. It moves up.

• The density of air decreases. It moves down.

• The density of air increases. It moves up.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

In the process of convection, energy is transferred _________.

• because of temperature differences in a solid

• because of density differences in a liquid

• by the diffusion of molecules throughout a fluid

• by the vibration of molecules

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following correctly shows the direction of convection currents in water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Some dye in a beaker of water is gently heated. Why are the streaks of dye seen in the water?

• The hot dye is a better conductor than the cool water.

• The hot dye is a better convector than the cool water.

• The hot water is less dense than the cool water.

• The hot water is denser than the cool water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Where do convection cycles happen?

• core

• mantle

• crust

Which material is more dense?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Convection cycles move in the mantle. How does this affect the crust?

• crust has no motion

• crust moves in random direction

• crust moves in same direction convection cycle moves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is magma made of?

• solid rock

• melted rock

• small pieces of sediment

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1