8.10A Convection Currents

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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It becomes less dense and rises.

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

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A low pressure area.

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What causes convection currents in the Earth's mantle?

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Less dense hot magma moving upward.

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In which states of matter do convection currents occur?

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Fluids and gases.

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What creates ocean currents?

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

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What is the relationship between temperature and density in fluids?

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As temperature increases, density decreases.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids.

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What role do convection currents play in weather patterns?

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They help distribute heat and moisture in the atmosphere.

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How do convection currents affect tectonic plate movement?

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They can cause plates to move due to the flow of magma in the mantle.

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What is the effect of cold water on ocean currents?

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Cold water is denser and tends to sink.

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