Convection in the Mantle

If magma increases in temperature what will happen?

• It moves down (sinks)

• It moves up (rises)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What kind of currents cause heat transfer in the Earth?

• convection currents

• radiation currents

• conduction currents

• ocean currents

If magma decreases in temperature what will happen to the magma?

• It will move down (sink)

• It will rise up (float)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which layer of the mantle is a plastic-y, flowing, solid like layer?

• asthenosphere

• lithosphere

• mesosphere

What is the heat source that powers the convection currents in the mantle?

• The Sun

• The Inner Core

• Petroleum

• The Magnetosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process is the pictures showing?

• comprehension

• mantle

• Earth's layers

• convection

• melting

Which layer of Earth is part of the mantle but can flow slowly?

• asthenosphere

• biosphere

• lithosphere

• magnetosphere

What processes causes tectonic plates move?

• mountain building

• earthquakes

• convection currents

• water cycle

• subduction zones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

When molten  material is cooled in the mantle it becomes

• more dense

• less dense 

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Scientists think that convection currents that move the plates flow in Earth's

• Continental crust

• oceanic crust

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1