convection currents in the earths tectonic plates
What is the primary driving force behind convection currents in the Earth's tectonic plates?
Heat from the core
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for generating heat that drives convection currents in the tectonic plates?
Mantle
What is the movement of material in the mantle called that creates convection currents?
Upwelling
How do convection currents in the Earth's tectonic plates affect the movement of the plates?
They cause the movement
Which type of plate boundary is often associated with the occurrence of convection currents?
Divergent boundary
What happens when a tectonic plate moves over a mantle plume fueled by convection currents?
The plate can create a hotspot
In which layer of the Earth do convection currents in the mantle occur?
Mantle
What drives the motion of tectonic plates due to convection currents?
Heat from the core
Which geologic phenomenon is commonly associated with the movement of tectonic plates due to convection currents?
Earthquakes
How can convection currents in the Earth's tectonic plates affect the distribution of heat on the planet?
They redistribute heat unevenly